Prevalence of misdiagnosis of cellulitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Todd S CutlerDeanna P Jannat-KhahBrian KamKeith C MagesArthur T Evans

Published in: Journal of hospital medicine (2022)

Cellulitis is commonly misdiagnosed among inpatients, leading to unnecessary hospital admissions and antibiotic overuse. Most alternative diagnoses are noninfectious. Continuing medical education among general practitioners and urgent care providers will likely reduce cellulitis misdiagnoses.

Keyphrases

medical education
healthcare
palliative care
risk factors
quality improvement
pain management
affordable care act