Cellulitis

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An observational study about Cellulitis was published in the  International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds. 

About Cellulitis

• Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria.
• Common Sites: It can affect the tissues beneath the skin and can affect any part of the body such as the face, arms, hands and fingers it usually affects the legs, feet and toes.
• Risk factor: Anyone can contract cellulitis, but persons with skin wounds, or compromised immune systems, which allows the bacteria to enter easily, are at higher risk.
• Cellulitis is not contagious but in rare cases if you have an open wound and have skin-to-skin contact with an infected person’s open wound.

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Symptoms of Cellulitis

• Infected skin may appear slightly discoloured, and warm to touch. As the infection spreads, the discolouration darkens and the skin swells and becomes tender.
• A person could have fever, feel fatigued, experience chills, develop spots on the skin, blisters filled with fluid and dimpling of the skin. 
• Treatment: It usually consists of a course of oral antibiotics. Severe cases may need hospitalisation and IV antibiotics.

Source: TH