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Can cellulite lead to septic shock?
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No: Cellulites is a term used to refer to the rippling or wavelike fat deposits on the thighs. Cellulitis is an infected red area, that can progress locally or can cause widespread infection or sepsis.
Answered 12/4/2013
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