Antibiotics Used for Cellulitis

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What is cellulitis?Cellulitis is a common skin infection that happens when bacteria spread through the skin to deeper tissues. Most cases are mild and last several days to a couple of weeks. But cellulitis can sometimes progress to a more serious infection, causing severe illness that affects the whole body (sepsis) or other dangerous problems.Treatment is needed to help control the infection and reduce symptoms. Some people are at higher risk for cellulitis, such as those who have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or edema. They also tend to get sicker from cellulitis. And they are more likely to get cellulitis again. What causes cellulitis?Cellulitis is caused by bacteria, most often strep or staph. You can get infected after any event that causes a break in the skin, such as:Surgery.A cut or bite.A new tattoo or piercing.Problems that cause skin breakdown, such as eczema, psoriasis, or a fungal infection like athlete's foot.Sometimes cellulitis can occur even if there wasn't an
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