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What tests can my doctor do to diagnose cellulitis?
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None or cultures: Cellulitis is a clinical diagnosis, which means doctors may diagnose it on history and physical exam alone. Cellulitis has a characteristic look and presents as an area of redness, swelling and warmth. Doctors can do wound or blood cultures, but these tests will not help make a definitive diagnosis of cellulitis.
Answered 4/3/2018
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Blood culture : Test blood to r/o blood infection and check CBC and differential but most cases od cellulitis are diagnosed by a localized redness , swelling and pain of the affected skin site.
Answered 5/1/2018
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