| Non-purulent Severity Index | |
|---|---|
| Mild* | typical cellulitis /erysipelas without focus of purulence | 
| Moderate** | typical cellulitis/erysipelas with systemic signs of infection | 
| Severe*** | residents who have failed oral therapy with systemic signs of infection, who are immunocompromised, or have signs of deeper infection such as bullae, skin sloughing, hypotension, or organ dysfunction |