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How common can cellulitis become septic?
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Cellulitis: Cellulitis is an inflammation of the skin; the usual reference to this term is that the inflammation is caused from a bacterium. If the infection becomes overwhelming, the bacteria works it's way into the bloodstream resulting in sepsis.
Answered 3/4/2020
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Not commonly : Most cellulitis infections are superficial but if left untreated can be problematic.
Answered 3/25/2020
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