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How do i know if i have cellulitis?
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Redness: Cellulitis is a skin and subcutaneous tissue infection. This results in erythema (redness), tenderness, heat in the tissues. Fever and lymphangitic streaking. Requires antibiotic therapy, often IV antibiotics to treat.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Itis... Inflamation: Cellulitis results in inflammation or infection of the soft tissue resulting in redness, swelling, and possible pain.
Answered 10/26/2017
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