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Cellulitis

Cellulitis Overview

Cellulitis is a common infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath the skin. It occurs when bacteria invade broken or normal skin and start to spread under the skin and into the soft tissues. This results in infection and inflammation. Inflammation is a process in which the body reacts to the bacteria. Inflammation may cause swelling, redness, pain, and/or warmth.



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Cellulitis is a term that describes the inflammatory response caused by bacteria in the skin below the epidermis.

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