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Cellulitis

What is it?

It is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin mainly caused by the bacteria  and/or by a fungus.

  • The infection enters via cracks in the skin (which may not be visible through the naked eye).
  • It occurs when the bacteria or fungus moves down the layers of the skin through an opening i.e. a cut or a graze.
  • It can affect all ages.
  • It is common in face, arms and/or hands and /or lower legs
If an arm or leg is involved, you can raise (elevate) the affected body part to reduce or prevent swelling.

Cause

Illicit drugs

Medication

  • Taking medication via injection or intravenously.

Symptoms

  • Hot, red, inflamed and swollen skin?
  • Blistered skin?
  • Pustules skin (skin with spots)?
  • Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
  • High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
  • Swollen lymph glands (lumps on side of neck, armpits, and groin) and/or reoccurring mouth ulcers?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

This condition can lead to:

General tips

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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