What is Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is an infection of dermis and subcutaneous tissues mostly caused by several types of bacteria. Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus type A are two types of bacteria who usually cause this medical condition. General symptoms of cellulitis are: inflammation,redness, swelling and pain to touch of infected area. Also we can add chills and fever as common symptoms, but on every person can appear different group of symptoms. Minor skin trauma (cuts,burns,insect bites) allows bacteria to enter the body and cause infection. Treatment is usually with antibiotics depends on severity of infection and body response (mild and moderate cases 10-15 days). Recurrence is possible up to 50 % depends on type of cellulitis. Medical attention is recommended because if this condition left untreated may rapidly spread and cause big troubles to organic structure and even sometimes with fatal consequences.
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All About Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common infection of the lower layers of skin (dermis) and the subcutaneous tissues (areas underneath the skin) caused by a bacterial infection. While cellulitis sometimes develops around wounds in the skin or surgical incisions, in other cases it arises without an obvious source for the bacterial infection. Staphylococci are the bacteria that most commonly cause cellulitis, followed by Streptococci. Less commonly, other types of bacteria may cause cellulitis. What are the symptoms of cellulitis? Cellulitis usually begins as a small area of pain and redness on the skin. This area spreads to surrounding tissues, resulting in the typical signs of inflammation redness, swelling, warmth, and pain. A person with cellulitis can also develop fever and/or swollen lymph nodes in the area of the infection. Who is at risk for cellulitis? Anyone may develop cellulitis. Males and females and people of all races are equally likely to become infected. However, people whose immune syste
Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Normally, your skin helps protect you from infection. But if you have a cut, sore, or insect bite, bacteria can get into the skin and spread to deeper tissues. If it is not treated with antibiotics, the infection can spread to the blood or lymph nodes. This can be deadly. Some people can get cellulitis without having a break in the skin. These include older adults and people who have diabetes or a weak immune system. These people are also more likely to develop dangerous problems from cellulitis. And they are more likely to get cellulitis again.
