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Alternate Name(s): Skin infection - bacterial ...... Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by infection with staphylococcus, streptococcus or other bacteria (see also cellulitis - streptococcal ).
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000855.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000855.htm#Definition
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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deepest layer of your skin. Bacteria can enter your body through a break in the skin - from a cut, scratch, or bite. Usually if your skin gets infected, it's just the top layer and it goes away on its own with proper care.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cellulitis.html
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Cellulitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cellulitis is a diffuse inflammation of connective tissue with severe inflammation of dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin. Cellulitis can be caused by normal skin flora or by exogenous bacteri...
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Cellulitis — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatment, and prevention of this potentially serious skin infection. ... Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450
www.mayoclinic.com/health/cellulitis/DS00450
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Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues that can affect any area of the body. It begins in an area of broken skin, like a cut or scratch. ... Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues that can affect any area of the body. It often begins in an area of broken skin, like a cut or...
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/cellul...
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Cellulitis is a serious infection that can be mistaken for a bruise, scrape, or insect bite. Find out more in this article for kids. ... No, cellulitis doesn't have anything to do with cellulite — that dimpled fat on the back of thighs! Cellulitis (say: sel-yuh-ly-tus) is actually a common infection of the skin that...
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kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/infection/cellulitis...
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Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. ... How do you get cellulitis? ... 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...
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www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cellulitis-topic-overview
www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cellulitis-topic-overview
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Get information on cellulitis (noncontagious spreading bacterial skin infection) causes, symptoms (pain, redness, swelling), risk factors (obesity) and treatment. Learn what cellulitis looks like. ... Cellulitis usually begins as a small area of pain and redness on the skin. This area spreads to surrounding tissues,
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www.medicinenet.com/cellulitis/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/cellulitis/article.htm
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