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Diagnostic Strategies for Differentiating Cellulitis From Other Causes of Red Legs in Primary Care
This BMJ review examines the diagnostic challenge of distinguishing true cellulitis from mimicking conditions in the primary care setting. Misdiagnosis is common and leads to unnecessary antibiotic use, highlighting the need for improved point-of-care diagnostic strategies and clinical decision tools.
The original study
What diagnostic strategies can help differentiate cellulitis from other causes of red legs in primary care?
- Authors
- Edwards G, Freeman K, Llewelyn MJ, Hayward G
- Journal
- BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
- Type
- Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review
- PMID
- 32051117