Question 1

how long does cellulitis last?

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Weeks: If untreated itvwill not resolve and get worse with bacteria spreading into your system. Must be treated early with appropriate antibiotic.

Question 2

how long does cellulitis takes to recover?

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What's the cause ?: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria.  If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.

Question 3

how frequently does cellulitis cause death?

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If it spreads: And is not treated.

Question 4

can you tell me how cellulitis affect cells?

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Skin infection: Cellulitis refers to a spreading skin infection and is not specifically a disease of the cells.

Question 5

how can you tell if cellulitis is getting better?

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Less red and painful: If the redness of the skin has stopped advancing and has started to recede and the skin is less painful and tender, then it is likely improving.

Question 6

can there be a deformation after recovering from cellulitis?

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Depends : On if u r cellulitis is associated with a wound or laceration. .if u have cellulitis without break in the skin, it should heal without any scarring.

Question 7

can cellulitis be caused from a cell biopsy?

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Cellulitis: Cellulitis occurs when one or more types of bacteria enter through a crack or break in your skin. The two most common types of bacteria that are causes of cellulitis are streptococcus and staphylococcus. The incidence of a more serious staphylococcus infection called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing. Yes, the biopsy site could have become infected.

Question 8

is cellulitis after kindergarten shots normal?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: If done properly the occurrence of an infection should be rare.  Remember however that cellulitis refers to inflammation and does not have to have an infectious component at all.  In your example this is more likely the case from the immune reaction developing to the injected substance.  That reaction is mediated by cells and proteins that cause inflammation.

Question 9

does cellulitis always have to open up and drain?

Accepted Answer

No: Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and subcuticular tissues usually resolving with antibiotics and no drainage procedure. If there is drainage this usually indicates an abscess and that could be the original infection that led to developing cellulitis.

Question 10

is it possible for insect bites to be causing cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any type of violation of the skin can lead to an infection and subsequent cellulitis

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