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What could "secondary to cellulitis" mean?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Whatever problem...: You currently have was caused by the previous bout of cellulitis. The cellulitis was primary and the problem it caused is secondary.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2015

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

As a result of: Secondary means due to or as a result of.

Answered 3/16/2014

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