What are the signs and symptoms of 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. Fever and chills. Swollen glands or lymph nodes. A rash with painful, red, tender skin.
What happens if cellulitis is left untreated?
Cellulitis is usually a superficial infection of the skin. But if severe or if left untreated, it can spread into your lymph nodes and bloodstream. Pictured here is mild cellulitis (left) and severe cellulitis (right).
Why do I get cellulitis on my face?
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.
What are the factors that increase the risk of cellulitis?
Several factors increase your risk of cellulitis, including: 1 a cut, scrape, or other injury to the skin 2 a weakened immune system 3 skin conditions that cause breaks in the skin, such as eczema and athlete’s foot 4 IV drug use 5 diabetes 6 a history of cellulitis 7 swelling of your arms or legs ( lymphedema) 8 obesity
Signs and Symptoms In general, cellulitis appears as a red, swollen, and painful area of skin that is warm and tender to the touch. The skin may look pitted, like the peel of an orange, or blisters may appear on the affected skin. Some people may also develop fever and chills.
Is it possible to catch cellulitis from someone else?
In general, people cannot catch cellulitis from someone else. In general, cellulitis appears as a red, swollen, and painful area of skin that is warm and tender to the touch. The skin may look pitted, like the peel of an orange, or blisters may appear on the affected skin.
Can a break in the skin cause cellulitis?
However, if caught and treated early enough, you can clear it up without any long-term problems. Because cellulitis is caused by a bacterial infection that slips into the body through a break in the skin, you might not notice the injury right away.
Are there different types of bacteria that cause cellulitis?
Different types of bacteria can cause cellulitis, which is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin. This page focuses on one of the most common causes of cellulitis: group A Streptococcus or group A strep. Experts do not know how the bacteria get into the body for many people who get cellulitis.