Pre-septal Cellulitis

- see entry for Orbital Cellulitis in children

1. S.aureus, streptococcus
2. Heemophilus influenzae in non-immunized children
3. Anerobes possible if result of human or animal bite
4. Vesicular rash present- HSV/VZV

• PO Antibiotic
  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate 20-40 mg/kg/day divided TID
  • Cefaclor 20-40 mg/kg/day divided TID
  • Penicillin allergy
    • Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole 8-12 mg/kg/day & 40-60 mg/kg/day respectively, divided BID