Cellulitis
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Term | Cellulitis |
Short definition | a skin infection caused by bacteria (usually streptococci); can lead to tissue damage and blood poisoning if untreated; characterized by fever, chills, heat, tenderness, and redness |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Cellulitis (definition) a skin infection caused by bacteria (usually streptococci); can lead to tissue damage and blood poisoning if untreated; characterized by fever, chills, heat, tenderness, and redness
==Cellulitis (overview)==