Cellulitis
Current as of: April 1, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine
Cellulitis is a skin infection, usually caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus bacteria. Cellulitis usually develops after a break in the skin from a scrape, cut, bite, or puncture, or after a rash. A doctor should evaluate symptoms that can occur with cellulitis, which may include: Painful, red, hot, swollen skin…
Current as of: April 1, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine