Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (streptococcal) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut, or wound.Symptoms includeFever and chillsSwollen glands or lymph nodesA rash with painful, red, tender skin. The skin may blister and scab over.Your health care provider may take a sample or culture from your skin or do a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases, or intravenous (by IV) for more severe cases.
Recent Cases of Cellulitis
Browse recently discussed Cellulitis cases by specialists29 Views
, 5 Likes
, 3 Answers
Progressed to healing Advised oral antibiotics
Top Cases of Cellulitis
Selected by editors, top cases are known for unique problem or best solution15127 Views
, 39 Likes
, 66 Answers
Top Cellulitis Doctors on Curofy
Top doctors who continously share their opinions on CellulitisDr KUTE HOSPITAL
Dr KUTE HOSPITAL
Govt. Medical College Miraj
D M &S

PHC Bichpuri and ESI Dispensary Chippitola Agra & SN Medical College Agra & Fatehgarh
Medical Officer Incharge
SN Medical College, Agra
DA


Siddhivinayak Clinic
Lceh Gp

Private Practise
Md

Trending Cases
- Login to View the image
Drs A, B &C had an interesting conversation regarding the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Drug News .11 Likes26 Answers - Login to View the image
Lean NAFLD is commonly associated with obesity and metabolic abnormalities like DM, HT, and dyslipidemia. It is a part of a spectrum of conditions that includes fatty infiltration of the liver, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and end-stage liver failure. Read about this condition which is underdiagnosed due to the absence of traditional risk factors......
Medi- Insights7 Likes22 Answers - Login to View the image
PPIs vs P-CABS for H.Pylori eradication. Read about a study showing the advantage of P-CABs over PPIs in Japanese patients...........
Medi- Insights5 Likes22 Answers - Login to View the imageDrug News .5 Likes10 Answers
- Login to View the image
M.30yrs.Right chest pain Cough with sputum Low fever. 15 days
Dr. Syam Sundar Patro0 Like9 Answers
10 Views
, 4 Answers