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Cellulitis - Mark Thomas

Date Published

Monday, 14 September 2015

Duration

21:25

Category

Infections

Doctor Mark Thomas talks about Cellulitis. Mark is an Infectious Disease Physician at Auckland City Hospital and Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology at the University of Auckland. His current research is directed towards reducing excessive anti-microbial consumption in New Zealand.

Topics

Causes
Risk Factors
Geographic, socioeconomic and ethnic demographics
Distinction between cellulitis and erysipelas
Diagnosis
Necrotising fasciitis
Diagnostic tests?
Managing a patient in primary care
Mild, moderate or severe
Management measures
Antibiotic management (dosage, timing and duration)
Other treatments
Dealing with bites
IV antibiotics and hospital admission
Reducing recurrence
Take home messages

Resources

Patient Resources

Presenter

Dr Mark Thomas

Infectious Disease Physician

To find out more about Dr Thomas Click here.

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