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Can cellulitus go undetected for years?
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No: Cellulitis is an infection. It typically causes pain, swelling, red rash, and often is associated with chills and fever. Unless it is treated with antibiotics promptly, it can make the patient quite sick...So it can not remain hidden for more than one or two days!
Answered 9/21/2013
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Not possible: Cellulitis is basically a visible inflammation (itis) of the skin and soft tissues (red, hot, swollen and tender) . It can be caused by many things including sunburn (radiation), trauma (sprained ankle) or poor vein circulation (stasis dermatitis). It need not be caused by bacteria. If you have repeated episodes of this, get to a wound care or vascular specialist, the diagnoses you have is wrong.
Answered 4/27/2013
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