Cellulitis: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology

Cellulitis is a painful bacterial infection of the deeper layers of skin.

It can start suddenly and may become life threatening without prompt treatment.

Mild cases involve a localized infection, with redness in one area. More serious cases involve a rapidly spreading infection that can lead to sepsis.

The spread will depend, to some extent, on how strong the person’s immune system is.


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