Cellulitis
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Cellulitis, seek medical attention immediately.Symptoms of cellulitis are:Red area of skin that tends to expand rapidlySwellingTendernessPainWarmthFeverRed spotsBlistersSkin dimplingIn severe cases, shaking, chills, fatigue, dizziness and muscle aches are seen. Red area of skin that tends to expand rapidly Swelling Tenderness Pain Warmth Fever Red spots Blisters Skin dimpling In severe cases, shaking, chills, fatigue, dizziness and muscle aches are seen. Streptococcus Staphylococcus Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Certain insect bites or spider bites can also transmit the infection Practice good personal hygiene and keep your skin clean Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes or slippers with loose-fitting cotton socks. Avoid walking barefoot outdoors Wash injured skin with soap and water Spread of bacterial infection to bloodstream Chronic swelling in the limb Inflammation of lymph vessels Tissue death or gangrene
Red area of skin that tends to expand rapidly
Swelling
Tenderness
Pain
Warmth
Fever
Red spots
Blisters
Skin dimpling
In severe cases, shaking, chills, fatigue, dizziness and muscle aches are seen.
Streptococcus
Staphylococcus
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Certain insect bites or spider bites can also transmit the infection
Practice good personal hygiene and keep your skin clean
Wear sturdy, well-fitting shoes or slippers with loose-fitting cotton socks.
Avoid walking barefoot outdoors
Wash injured skin with soap and water
Spread of bacterial infection to bloodstream
Chronic swelling in the limb
Inflammation of lymph vessels
Tissue death or gangrene
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