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Cellulitis

What’s Cellulitis? A Dermatologist Explains
By Marjorie Montanez-Wiscovich and Arthur Mark Samia Your Health

What’s Cellulitis? A Dermatologist Explains

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing serious consequences. For example, you might develop cellulitis – it’s the most common infection that occurs when bacteria breach the skin […]

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Fatos e fatores de risco da celulite
Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Tratamento & Prevenção

Fatos e fatores de risco da celulite

A celulite (não confundir com a celulite) é uma infecção bacteriana da pele e geralmente é causada por bactérias estafilococos ou estreptococos que entram no corpo através de um corte ou ferida aberta. Ele infecta a camada profunda da pele, bem como os tecidos subcutâneos, que são tecidos adiposos e moles sob a pele. Drugs.com […]

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Facts and Risk Factors of Cellulitis
Reviewed by Dr. Gerald Morris Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Facts and Risk Factors of Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and is typically caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria that enters through an open cut or wound. Fortunately, it is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics. However, if left untreated it can spread rapidly to other parts of the body and quickly become life-threatening.

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