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What is cellulitis?
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Skin infection: Cellulitis is infection and inflammation (redness, tenderness, swelling) of the skin. When antibiotics are used, a bacterial skin infection goes away over a week, if the person is healthy and the bacteria are not resistant to the medication. Slow healing or persistent inflammation means a return visit to the doctor is needed, to see if there is another underlying condition for the infection.
Answered 3/20/2021
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An infection of the skin and soft tissues. The involved area maybe tender, warm and erythematous . Multiple different bacteria are capable of causing a cellulitis and antibiotics are indicated for its treatment
Answered 3/23/2021
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