Cellulitis Skin Infection

Cellulitis is literally inflammation of the cells, or connective tissue with a serious inflammation of subcutaneous and dermal skin layers. Cellulitis is caused by exogenous bacteria, but normal skin flora can also cause it. Usually, it occurs on the spots of the skin where there are cuts, burns, surgical wounds, cracks, intravenous catheter insertion or drug injection, blisters, insect bites etc. Face skin and lower leg skin are usually affected by this inflammation, but it can occur on other body parts also. Antibiotics are commonly used as the main therapy and it can last from 2 days to 6 months. For more cellulitis info, it is good to check out some websites specialized for this topic or to talk to the physician if you think you have this severe infection.

Our skin protects us from various infections, but when the skin is scratched or cut, the microbes can get into the skin and cause the cellulitis. Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are Gram-positive bacteria genera in most cases responsible for this skin infection, but many other bacteria genera can cause this condition also. People who suffer from diabetes or have a weak immune system, can get this skin infection even without having skin breakage. If the condition is not treated by antibiotics, this inflammation can spread to lymph or blood and cause death. The symptoms are red, tender, warm and swollen skin area in the beginning phase and later swollen glands, chills and a fiver can occur. If you notice any of this symptoms, you should see your doctor as soon as possible to avoid spreading the infection. It is important to mention that this skin infection is not contagious even though many people think so. Cellulitis is not the same as cellulite, even not related, but people sometimes misunderstand this serious health condition.