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cellulitis [Brit ˌsɛljʊˈlʌɪtɪs, Am ˌsɛljəˈlaɪdəs] N MED

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The clinical features of cellulitis are a painful, diffuse, brawny swelling. en.wikipedia.org

It is most commonly associated with bacteremic cellulitis, but has been known to cause endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, and septic arthritis. en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, empirical therapy for significant cellulitis often involves dual-therapy to cover both staphylococci and streptococci, using either penicillin or ampicillin in addition to flucloxacillin. en.wikipedia.org

Individuals with a poorly functioning immune system (immunocompromised) may develop orbital cellulitis, which may lead to optic neuritis, proptosis, motility abnormalities, or blindness. en.wikipedia.org

Diseases that affect blood circulation in the legs and feet, such as chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, are also risk factors for cellulitis. en.wikipedia.org

Usually drainage occurs via the periodontal pocket, or else the infection may spread as a cellulitis or a purulent odontogenic infection. en.wikipedia.org

These organisms are able to produce toxins which promote their virulence which leads to the inflammatory response seen in orbital cellulitis. en.wikipedia.org

Standard treatments for cellulitis are not sufficient for curing Lyme disease. en.wikipedia.org

Sometimes the infections are relatively limited (such as a stye, boil, furuncle, or carbuncle), but other times they may spread to other skin areas (causing cellulitis, folliculitis, or impetigo). en.wikipedia.org

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