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Cellulitis - Coggle Diagram
Cellulitis
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Pathophysiology
characterised by erythema, warmth, edema and tenderness
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caused by a break in the skin which allows normal skin flora and other bacteria to enter the dermis and other subcutaneous tissue
the bacteria below the skin surface can lead to an acute superficial infection affecting the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue
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Treatment
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some people can be hospitalised for IV antibiotics depending on the intensity and timeframe of symptoms