The list of medical tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Cellulitis includes:
The organism may be cultured from skin lesions or recovered from blood. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
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Typical clinical features establish diagnosis. Computed tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging of the sinuses and orbit tissues will determine if the cause of the cellulitis is preseptal or if deeper structures are involved, or if a tumor is the cause of swelling. Usually the patient will also be febrile with this type of infection. Wound culture and sensitivity testing determine the causative organism and specific antibiotic therapy. Other tests include white blood cell count, and ophthalmologic examination.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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