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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 include:

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  1. Cellulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (streptococcal) bacteria are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cellulitis.html - Health Topics
  2. Cellulitis 
    Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It affects the middle layer of the skin ( ... streptococcus bacteria are the most common causes of cellulitis. Normal skin has many types of bacteria living ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000855.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Periorbital cellulitis 
    Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid or skin around the eye. ... Periorbital cellulitis can occur at any age, but more commonly affects children younger than 5 years old. This infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000976.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Orbital cellulitis 
    Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the fat and muscles around the eye. It affects the eyelids, eyebrows, and ... Orbital cellulitis is a dangerous infection, which can cause lasting problems. Orbital cellulitis is different than periorbital cellulitis , which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001012.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Cellulitis (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus)  
    Eye Infections/Specifics ... Eye Infections ... Cellulitis/Specifics ... Cellulitis ... American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus ... GLOSSARY, TERMS, ACRONYMS, ...
    https://www.aapos.org/glossary/cellulitis - External Health Links
  6. Cellulitis (Nemours Foundation)  
    Cellulitis/Teenagers ... Cellulitis ... Nemours Foundation ... cellulitis, skin infections, staphylococcus aureus, staph infections, animal bites, puncture wounds, immune ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cellulitis.html - External Health Links
  7. What Is Cellulitis? (American Academy of Ophthalmology)  
    Cellulitis/Specifics ... Cellulitis ... American Academy of Ophthalmology ... Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of tissue that can affect both the eyes and skin.
    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-cellulitis - External Health Links
  8. Tonsillar Cellulitis and Tonsillar Abscess (Merck & Co., Inc.)  
    Tonsillitis/Related Issues ... Tonsillitis ... Merck & Co., Inc. ... Tonsillar Cellulitis and Tonsillar Abscess - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from ...
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/...lar-cellulitis-and-tonsillar-abscess - External Health Links
  9. Perianal streptococcal cellulitis 
    Perianal streptococcal cellulitis is an infection of the area around the anus and rectum. The infection is caused by streptococcus bacteria.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001346.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Cellulitis: How to Prevent Recurrent Episodes (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Cellulitis/Related Issues ... Cellulitis ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../cellulitis/FAQ-20058135?p=1 - External Health Links
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