Table 1.

Characteristics of ABSSSIs

Cellulitis/erysipelas	Diffuse skin infection characterized by spreading of edema, redness, and heat2,5 May accompany lymphangitis and regional lymph node inflammation5 Erysipelas may be differentiated with raised skin lesions and clear demarcation line of affected and unaffected areas5
Wound infection	Purulent drainage with edema, redness, and/or induration of the surrounding wound2
Cutaneous abscess	Involves the dermis and deeper skin tissues in the presence of pus collections2,5