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 Cellulitis- How To Protect Yourself
From Bacterial Skin Infections?
Author: CD Mohatta
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Cellulitis is a bacterial skin
infection. It generally affects only one limb. But if not treated
in time, it can cause serious problems such as sepsis, gangrene
etc. Find out more about cellulitis and how to protect yourself
from cellulitis. Read on.
Cellulitis- symptoms
Cellulitis affects the skin.
When bacteria spread it makes the skin red. The skin develops
swelling and pain. It also develops blisters and feels warm to
touch.
Cellulitis- causes
Bacteria cause cellulitis. Whenever
the skin develops a breach, the bacteria may enter and affect.
Those who have weak immunity suffer more. Diabetics may get cellulitis
quite frequently. Other immune suppressed people such as AIDS
patients may also get cellulitis quickly. If you have conditions
such as eczema, blisters, injuries, ringworms, or any other condition
that allows the bacteria a way into your skin, you can get cellulitis. |
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Cellulititis- treatment
Cellulitis is commonly treated
with antibiotics. You may be treated with topical or oral antibiotics
to clear the cellulitis. If the disease spreads, you may need
intravenous injections of antibiotics in a hospital to cure cellulits.
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This article is only for informative
purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise
and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please
consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow
any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor.
The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting
from information obtained from this article.
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