JP is a 17-year-old male who complains of redness, tendernes…
JP is a 17-year-old male who complains of redness, tenderness and warmth of his left lower leg which has been spreading for the past 3 days. From your questioning, you discover JP has a recent spider bite in the same area but it never seemed to heal. You suspect that JP has an uncomplicated cellulitis since the infection appears to be localized and JP does not have signs/symptoms of systemic infection. JP has a history of hypothyroidism and obesity. He currently takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg po daily. He has no medication allergies. What were JP’s risk factors for developing cellulitis?