International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

This retrospective study investigated the clinical characteristics, management strategies, and outcomes of cellulitis in 167 patients admitted to Nimra Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Vijayawada, India, from August 2024 to January 2025. The mean patient age was 52.3 years (±15.4), with male predominance (60%). Non-purulent cellulitis was the most prevalent subtype (54%), followed by erysipelas (24%) and purulent cellulitis (22%). Key comorbidities included Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (60%) and edema or pedal edema (40%). The left lower limb was the most commonly affected anatomical site (43%). Empiric antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone and metronidazole was the primary treatment, supplemented by vancomycin or linezolid for MRSA-related infections. Complete clinical resolution was achieved in 70% of cases, with a recurrence rate of 15%. Comorbid conditions, particularly poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension, significantly influenced treatment outcomes. These findings underscore the need for multidisciplinary management incorporating infectious disease specialists, endocrinologists, and wound care professionals.

Dr.P Devi Guna Sireesha, K Raja Rajeshwari, M N V Y Sai Charan, Md Weace Kharni, Shaik Azmeena, Shaik Gousiya Parveen,"Clinical Characteristics, Management Strategies, and Outcomes of Cellulitis: A Retrospective Study of 167 Patients" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(2): Page(1896-1899) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.