Cellulitis
Definition
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.
See also:
* Orbital cellulitis
* Periorbital cellulitis
Symptoms
* Fever
* Signs of infection:
o Chills, shaking
o Fatigue
o General ill feeling (malaise)
o Muscle aches, pains (myalgias)
o Warm skin, sweating
* Pain or tenderness in the area with the rash or sore
* Skin redness or inflammation that increases in size as the infection spreads
* Skin sore or rash (macule):
o Comes on suddenly
o Grows quickly in the first 24 hours
o Usually has sharp borders
* Tight, glossy, "stretched" appearance of the skin
* Warmth over the area of redness
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
* Hair loss at the site of infection
* Joint stiffness caused by swelling of the tissue over the joint
* Nausea and vomiting
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