I had an insect bite, and cellulitis developed. how are the two related?

A break in skin: Cellulitis is an infection that can occur when bacteria get under the skin, an insect bite may break the skin, making it easier for bacteria to get in.

Bites and cellulitis: Insects are vectors for many diseases; the insect bite allows microbes from its mouth to enter into your skin and your blood stream. Thus the cellulitis! clean the area with soap and water; use ice for the sting or you can use ammonia to stop the itching. If it looks infected, use a topical antibiotic, such as neosporin or bactroban, (mupirocin) cover it with a bandaid, then see your doctor for an antibiotic.

Bite cz Inflammation: When our bodies sustain an injury, the immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). This is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. The key is to do things that reduce the parts of inflammation such as ice, compression, elevation and antiinflamamtory medications in the first 24hrs.