Erysipelas, the “Other” Cellulitis: A Practical Guide for Nurse Practitioners

Erysipelas is a skin and soft tissue infection, often confused with cellulitis, that is not well researched or understood in the medical literature. The incidence of erysipelas has been estimated to be from 10 to 100 cases per 100,000 individuals per year. However, these estimates may be inaccurate due to erysipelas cases being classified under the broader diagnosis of cellulitis. The aim of this article is to increase nurse practitioner awareness of erysipelas, how it manifests differently from cellulitis, and the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for short- and long-term medical management of this condition.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - June 7, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Lisa Fetters, Sally Villase ñor Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research