Facial Cellulitis

ABSTRACT

Facial cellulitis resulting from spread of infection into the facial planes organisms involved are mainly B-haemolytic streptococci. When these organism which are virulent and invasive find access into the tissue planes; patient is usually moderately ill with a painful firm and brawny swelling of facial soft tissue. There is regional lymph adenitis. Cellulitis presents only a non-specific picture of diffuse acute inflammation. Treatment consists of massive antibiotic therapy with adequate drainage. This should be commenced as soon as possible due to fatal consequences that may result: