Cellulitis
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Cellulitis
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Integumentary system pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
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Cellulitis p. 491
Pasteurella multocida p. , 147
Streptococcus pyogenes p. , 134
Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1/HSV-2)
skin infections p. 491
Skin infections p. 491
Staphylococcus aureus p. , 133
skin infections p. 491
Staphylococcus pyogenes
skin infections p. 491
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep) p. 134
skin infections p. 491
Viral skin infections p. 491
Summary
Cellulitis is a localized infection and inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It most commonly affects the lower extremities, particularly the legs. Cellulitis is usually caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. If left untreated, it can lead to sepsis.
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