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My daughter has cellulitis and what causes it? she is almost 4 years old

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Bacteria: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the soft tissues in the skin. It usually starts with some type of injury to the area that allows the bacteria access to the deeper parts of the skin. Antibiotics are the treatment of choice.

Answered 12/5/2012

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Bacteria: There are many kinds of bacteria that can cause cellulitis.

Answered 11/7/2013

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