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Cellulitis Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Infection of the Skin
  • Bacterial Skin Infection
  • Cellulitis
  • Rash Cellulitis
  • Skin Cellulitis
  • Skin Infection Cellulitis
  • Skin Infection due to Bacteria
A person with cellulitis has an infection of the superficial and deep layers of the skin, caused by bacteria.

Bacteria are normally present on the surface of the skin. When the skin is injured, bacteria can spread beneath the surface and start to grow. Symptoms include skin redness, swelling and tenderness. Images

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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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