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Cellulitis Underlying Cause: Types
The two most common bacteria that cause cellulitis include:
  • Staph: Images
    • The most common causes of cellulitis in the legs and feet.
    • A serious antibiotic-resistant form of this is called MRSA infection.
  • Strep: Images
    • Also called erysipelas
    • Strep is the most common cause cellulitis on the face and arms. Images
Common types of cellulitis include:
  • Arm cellulitis Images
  • Hand cellulitis Images
  • Leg cellulitis Images
  • Foot cellulitis Images
  • Facial cellulitis Images
  • Ear cellulitis Images
  • Periorbital cellulitis:
    • Occurs around the eye Images
  • Perianal cellulitis:
    • Occurs around the anus
  • Wound cellulitis:
    • Occur around cuts, scrapes, punctures, bites and stings Images
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Last Updated: Aug 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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