May 16, 2025 · Cellulitis usually isn't spread from person to person. The most common bacteria with this condition are streptococcus and staphylococcus. The incidence of a more serious staphylococcus …

May 16, 2025 · Cellulitis treatment usually includes a prescription antibiotic medicine taken by mouth. You take it for as long as your healthcare professional directs, usually 5 to 10 days, even after you …

Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. The affected skin is swollen and inflamed and is typically painful and warm to the touch.

Mar 8, 2024 · Cellulitis isn't usually spread from person to person. Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin most commonly caused by bacteria that normally live on the skin's surface.

Jan 25, 2025 · To help prevent recurrent episodes of cellulitis — a bacterial infection in the deepest layer of skin — keep skin clean and well moisturized. Prevent cuts and scrapes by wearing appropriate …

May 6, 2022 · El tratamiento para la celulitis generalmente comprende un antibiótico oral recetado. Dentro de los tres días de comenzar a tomar el antibiótico, infórmale a tu proveedor de atención …

Cellulitis is usually a superficial infection of the skin (left). But if severe (right) or if left untreated, it can spread into the lymph nodes and bloodstream.

May 6, 2022 · Spelman D., et al. Cellulitis and skin abscess: Epidemiology, microbiology, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis. https://www.uptodate.com/content/search. Accessed Dec. 24, 2021.

May 16, 2025 · Areas of focus: General infectious diseases, MRSA infection, Pneumonia, Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis

Oct 12, 2024 · Just to say I first got cellulitis 12 years ago. I was told to stay vigilant in future and to keep a close eye on any cuts or other possible sources of infection.