Variables | Completed (n = 108) | Re-admitted (n = 12) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Gender, male | 68 (63.0) | 7 (58.3) | 0.76 |
Age, years | 55 (41–67) | 60 (50–65) | 0.39 |
Co-morbidities | |||
Diabetes mellitus | 20 (18.5) | 4 (33.3) | 0.26 |
Peripheral vascular disease | 0 (0) | 1 (8.3) | 0.10 |
Renal disease | 1 (0.93) | 1 (8.3) | 0.19 |
Precipitating factors | |||
Eczema | 11 (10.2) | 0 (0) | 0.60 |
Tinea pedis | 4 (3.7) | 4 (33.3) | <0.01 |
Trauma | 32 (29.6) | 2 (16.7) | 0.51 |
Insect bite | 8 (7.4) | 0 (0) | 1 |
Venous insufficiency | 2 (1.9) | 1 (8.3) | 0.27 |
Prior antibiotic treatment | 63 (58.3) | 4 (33.3) | 0.13 |
Prior antibiotic duration, days | 3 (3–5) | 2 (1–5) | 0.42 |
Site of cellulitis | |||
Lower limb | 97 (89.8) | 12 (100) | NA |
Upper limb | 11 (10.2) | 0 (0) | 0.60 |
Clinical features | |||
Duration of symptoms, days | 4 (3–7) | 3 (3–7) | 0.93 |
Swelling | 104 (96.3) | 11 (91.7) | 0.42 |
Pain | 93 (86.1) | 12 (100) | 0.36 |
Lymphangitis | 13 (12.0) | 2 (16.7) | 0.65 |
Ulceration | 7 (6.5) | 1 (8.3) | 0.58 |
Fever or reported fever | 56 (51.9) | 10 (83.3) | 0.06 |
Max temperature, oC | 37.2 (36.9–37.7) | 37.6 (37.1–38.3) | 0.19 |