Rash Decisions: Cellulitis: Is It or Isn't It?

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Rashes of the skin can have multiple differential diagnoses.  It is common for rashes to have an underlying infectious disease etiology or a primary dermatologic etiology.  Identifying key characteristics of common rashes and overlap with common infectious diseases is critical for an accurate diagnosis.  Rash presentation is a common complaint in the primary care office.

 Learning Objectives: 

• • Review skin conditions that can look like cellulitis
  • Discuss current guidelines on the treatment and management of cellulitis