http://www.findhealtharticles.com en-us http://www.findhealtharticles.com N/A allan@ebookresellerkit.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:19:33 CDT 20 http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2472/1/Wound-cellulitis Infection remains the leading cause of death among patients who are hospitalized for burns or the wound cellulitis. The risk of burn wound infection is directly related to the extent of the burn and is related to impaired resistance resulting from disruption of the skin's mechanical integrity and generalized immune suppression. Burn wounds might be classified as wound cellulitis, which involves the unburned skin at the margin of the burn, or as an invasive wound infection, which is characterized by microbial invasion of viable tissue beneath the burn wound eschar. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2471/1/What-is-cellulitis%3F Cellulitis is in general an inflammation of the linked tissues underlying, which can be caused by a bacterial infection. Cellulitis is such an infection that can be caused either by normal skin flora or by exogenous bacteria, and it often takes place where the skin has previously been broken or there is a crack in the skin or there is a cut, burns, insect bites, surgical wounds, or sites of intravenous catheter insertion. The main objective of the therapy remains treatment with appropriate antibiotics. It is unrelated to cellulite, a cosmetic condition featuring dimpling of the skin. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2470/1/What-causes-celluluitis The staphylococcus bacterium is found to be the most common causes of cellulitis. The other one that follows the list is the streptococcus. This one is believed to be the main cause of a rather superficial cellulitis that called as the erysipelas which can be characterized by the spreading hotness and turning of the affected area into bright red circumscribed patch on the skin along with a sharp border. The streptococcus bacterium, which is also known by the name of flesh eating bacteria, can cause severe destruction of the tissues almost as fast as an experienced surgeon can cut it out. A number of other types of bacteria can also be the possible reason behind cellulitis. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2469/1/Streptococcal-cellulitis Streptococcal cellulitis is most commonly caused by the streptococcus bacteria and the name itself is derived from the name of the bacteria. The condition is also medically termed as Erysipelas. The symptoms include the rapid spreading of the Streptococcal infection on the upper epidermal layer of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. In general three types of bacteria are the main causes of the infection. The names are the Streptococcus pyogenes the most common causative agent, the beta-hemolytic streptococci in occasional cases and rarely the staphylococci. These days the active involvement of the Streptococcal bacteria in an infection is a     rare phenomenon except if the infection is localized. However several decades ago it was found to be the source of serious epidemics.   Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2468/1/Strep-cellulitis Strep infections are caused by group a streptococcus bacterium, which is also responsible for a variety of health problems. Infection caused by streptococcus bacterium is called strep infection. Strep infections can range from a mild skin infection (cellulitis) or sore throat to severe, life threatening conditions. Strep infection can lead to toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. Fasciitis is also skin disease commonly known as flesh eating disease. Besides skin and throat infection, strep bacterium can also cause infections in tissues at specific body sites, including lungs, bones, spinal cord, and abdomen. Most of the skin and throat infections are caused by the group A strep bacterium. According to an estimate by the health experts about 10 million mild skin and throat infection occur because of this bacterium.  Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2467/1/Staph-Cellulitis Staph Cellulitis is a type of infection caused by a bacterium named Staphylococcus bacteria. The word Staph is the shortened form of Staphylococcus. Staph infection related to skin is called Cellulitis. The Staph infection affects the skin's deeper layers. Although most Staph infections are caused by the species Staphylococcus aureus, there are more than 30 species in the Staph family of bacteria. All Staph bacteria can cause Staph Cellulitis. According to research studies about 25% of people normally carry these bacteria in the nose, mouth, genitals, and anal area. The foot is very prone to these bacteria, because it can pick up bacteria from the floor. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2466/1/Skin-Cellulitis Skin Cellulitis is bacterial infection of the skin, which can potentially serious. The Cellulitis is a condition in which the skin appears as a swollen or inflamed. The inflamed area sometimes also becomes red and the skin feels hot and tender. The skin Cellulitis a very common bacterial infection and it may spread rapidly. Although Cellulitis can occur on any part of the body, but the Skin on the face or lower legs is most commonly affected by this infection. The skin Cellulitis does not only affect the surface of the skin but it can also affect the tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. It is very important to recognize the signs and symptoms of Cellulitis because if it is left untreated the skin Cellulitis may rapidly turn into a life-threatening condition.  Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2465/1/Septal-cellulitis The orbital cellulitis is also known as septal cellulitis. Orbital cellulitis is an inflammation and infection of the tissue and the skin that surround the eye. These are severe infections that involve the eye and the structures around the eye. The septal cellulitis involves the area from the skin of the eyelid to the bony area that encloses the eye and the eye structures within the bony cavity of the face. Both of these conditions are serious and need immediate medical attention by the child?s physician. One can be the patient of the septal cellulitis irrespective of the age or sex. There is a noticeable lid edema and redness, distension, proptosis, and significant pain upon palpation. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2464/1/Secondary-cellulitis The most common secondary cellulitis is the Tinea pedis. It is also known as the dermatophyte infection of the feet. These infections can appear in many forms including those of chronic intertriginous which is the most common presentation. It also forms as a major subject studied in clinical trials. Basically there are eleven ingredients that are approved through new drug applications for prescription or over the counter use of the disease. Generally there were seven ingredients that were found as safe and effective for the treatment of tinea pedis. These are also included in a drug monograph for over the counter topical antifungal drug products. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2463/1/Scrotal-cellulitis Cellulitis of the scrotum and penis is due to, the majority of instances, by beta hemolytic streptococci without a discernible portal of entry. Clostridium, intermittently, will result in this disease as a manifestation of a perirectal abscess. In either instance, fluid accumulates speedily in the closed space between Colles' and Buck's fascia, producing intense swelling of the scrotum. If this compartment is does not straight away decompressed by linear incisions, devascularization of the scrotal and penile skin will often take place, resulting in gangrene. Immediate treatment of the bacterial infection with penicillin also is essential. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2462/1/Recurrent-cellulitis Cellulitis is an acute infection of skin and soft tissues characterized by localized pain, swelling, tenderness, erythema, and warmth. Cellulitis generally follows a break in the skin, such as a fissure, cut, laceration, insect bite, or puncture wound. Patients with tinea pedis and those with lymphatic obstruction are usually vulnerable to recurrent episodes of cellulitis. Organisms on the skin and its appendages gain entrance to the dermis and multiply to cause cellulitis. The vast majority of cases are due to Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. Occasionally, cellulitis might be caused by the emergence of subjacent osteomyelitis. Cellulitis might rarely result from the metastatic seeding of an organism from a distant focus of infection, especially in immunocompromised individuals. This is usually common in cellulitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and marine vibrios. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2461/1/Preseptal-cellulitis Patients with preseptal cellulitis presents with an acutely painful, swollen eyelid. It is because of the pronounced edema, the patient might not be able to open his or her eyes. However, there is being no disturbances in visual acuity or ocular motility, nor any signs of proptosis. There might be a concurrent history of sinus infection or congestion, penetrating trauma to the eyelid, or dental infection. In most of the cases, the patient will be systemically well and afebrile. Preseptal cellulitis is a widespread infection of the eyelid and periorbital soft tissues characterized by acute eyelid erythema and edema. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2460/1/Peritonsillar-cellulitis Peritonsillar abscess are also known as quinsy. These refer to a relatively common infection of the Peritonsillar space. It is often reported as the most common site of head and neck infection. The space is located between the capsule of the palatine tonsil and the pharyngeal muscles. There is many a loose connective tissue that fills the space. Therefore it is vulnerable to abscess the formation. The space therein margins the spreading of anteroposteriorly to the tonsillar pillars. It spreads as slow as the piriform fossa and as fast as the hard plate or the torus tubarius. This was first described in the 14th century. Again the space is mentioned vaguely prior to the start of the 20th century. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2459/1/Periorbital-Cellulitis Periorbital Cellulitis can be defined as an inflammation and infection of the eyelid and the skin surrounding the eye. Periorbital Cellulitis may affect the eye socket with the skin closest to it. It is not easy to describe this Cellulitis. Inside every eyelid there is a septum. This septum divides the eyelid into two areas outer and inner areas. This orbital septum helps to prevent the infection to spread in the eye socket. This type of Cellulitis is more common in children than in adults. These conditions generally originate with swelling or inflammation of one eye. Periorbital Cellulitis spreads rapidly and can cause serious problems that affect the eye or the whole body. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2458/1/Perianal-cellulitis Perianal cellulitis is commonly seen in children aged 7 months to 8 years. This condition is characterized by well demarcated erythema which may be accompanied by painful defaecation, itching and bleeding. The cause is often local infection with group-A beta haemolytic streptoccoci. The Perianal cellulitis is also known as streptococcal proctitis. It is an inflammation of the anus and rectum. It is caused by the streptococcus bacteria. It is basically a disease of children and most often occurs in conjunction with a strep throat or nasopharyngitis. Most of the children are thought to inoculate the skin around the anus while cleaning the area after using the toilet or by scratching with hands contaminated by secretions from their mouth or nose. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2457/1/Penile-cellulites Cellulitis is an acute spreading pyogenic inflammation. The causes of the celluilits are bacteria most of the times. These may be Streptococcus or the Staphylococcus. This causes thrombosis in the veins inside the penis. This is more common in the new borns and the immunosuppressed. This in majority affects the scrotum. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2456/1/Pediatric-cellulitis The pain in a pediatric cellulitis in an extremity is generally the presenting symptom. It is extreme and frequently out of proportion with the physical findings. NF has a propensity for the extremities, but can take place anywhere there is deep fascia. In the first 24-48 hours, it is linked with edema, erythema, and warmth of the skin overlying the necrotizing tissue. After that point, the skin shall become dusky and discolored. It shall develop blisters and bulla over the next seven to ten days. During that time, the discoloration shall become sharply demarcated. Its tenderness will also disappear as the superficial nerves experience ischemia. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2455/1/Orbital-cellulitis The septum is the pre-stage of a cellulitis. The orbital septum, thus, is a layer of fascia extending vertically from the periosteum of the orbital rim to the levator aponeurosis in the upper eyelid and to the inferior border of the tarsal plate in the lower eyelid. Orbital cellulitis and preseptal cellulitis are the primary infections of the ocular adnexal and orbital tissues. Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the soft tissues of the orbit posterior to the orbital septum, distinguishing it from preseptal cellulitis, which is an infection of the soft tissue of the eyelids and periocular region anterior to the orbital septum. Orbital cellulitis has several causes and may be associated with serious complications. Prompt diagnosis and proper management are necessary for curing the patient with orbital cellulitis. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2454/1/Necrotizing-Cellulitis Necrotizing Cellulitis similar to other Cellulitis is a type of skin infection. Necrotizing Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are severe forms of Cellulitis. The necrotizing is derived from the word necrosis which means the death of infected tissue. Most of the skin infections or Cellulitis does not result in death of skin and nearby tissues. However sometimes it is seen that bacterial infection can cause small blood vessels in the infected area to clot. This clotting of blood vessels can cause the tissue fed by these vessels to die from lack of blood. There is lack of blood in this area because the body's immune defenses that travel through the bloodstream can no longer reach this area of body. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2453/1/Lower-extremity-cellulites The cellulites are the spreading bacterial disease of the skin.The celllulitis are lesions or the swelling or the infection in the underlying and the adjoining epidermal tissue layers. These generally occur in the area of broken or open skin due to some other injury. This majority occurs in the lower extremities, which are poorly supplied with the blood due to the infection. Raised red, swollen areas characterize the familial cellulitiis. These areas are generally hot. Sometimes one may suffer from febrile chills. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2452/1/Keflex-cellulitis Cellulitis is a potentially severe bacterial infection of your skin. Cellulitis emerges as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly. Skin on the face or a lower leg is most usually affected by this infection, though cellulitis can occur on any part of your body. Cellulitis might be superficial affecting only the surface of your skin but cellulitis may also affect the tissues underlying your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream. Left untreated, the spreading bacterial infection might rapidly turn into a life-threatening condition. That's why it's vital to recognize the signs and symptoms of cellulitis and to seek immediate medical attention if they occur. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2451/1/Juvenile-cellulitis These sad looking pups begin to have perceptible skin trouble at about five weeks of age. One or more pups in a litter may be affected. What the veterinarian sees at a three month old pup with "Puppy Strangles" examination is generally are well fed, otherwise healthy pup that has massively enlarged lymph nodes, swelling of the skin and often wet oozing sores. Marked swelling is generally most pronounced around the head and neck and the ears are thickened, scabs form and a thin fluid seep from the pathologic tissues. In some cases the skin will crack open the swelling is so harsh. The lymph nodes under the jaw become extremely swollen and painful and may really drain to the skin surface. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2450/1/Foot-cellulitis Cellulitis is the most common disease associated with viral or bacterial infection. This disease starts with infection of the skin and may lead to various fatal infections of different organs. the bacteria involved in this disorder is streptococcus. Foot Cellulitis is a bacterial infection, which affects the skin and the tissues of the foot underlying it. It mostly affects the subcutaneous tissue and the reddening and swelling of the skin characterize it. Cellulitis can affect any part of the body and it is mainly caused due to disintegration of the skin through which the bacteria invade into the interior and cause pain and other complication. Cellulitis is basically seen as lump, which slowly spread to other places and worsen the condition. Streptococcus and staphylococcus are the most common group of bacteria associated with this disease. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2449/1/Eyelid-cellulitis The eyelids have many works, comprising of protecting and lubricating the eye, producing oil secretions for the eye, and helping to drain away tears. This page comprises of a range of eyelid problems ranging from lumps and bumps of the eyelid to twitching of the lid. Eyelid malpositions and drooping eyelids are also one of the symptoms. Other eyelid related problems that are discussed on other pages of this Symptom and Diagnosis section are listed below with probable distinguishing features. Cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid, and is more severe than the more low-grade blepharitis, which generally causes only itching or burning symptoms. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2448/1/The-Eosinophilic-Cellulitis This disorder is commonly known as ?Granulomatous dermatitis with eosinophilia or the Wells? syndrome. The Eosinophilic Cellulitis is a rare skin disorder. It can be well distinguished with the presence of swellings, redness on the skin, warmth of certain areas, flame-shaped patterns with the associated places. Single and multiple rrythematouus clinical lesions, the others are closely associated with the peripheral eosinophilia. The recurrent cellulitis followed by an eruption on the skin lesions that are usually itchy and filled with the fluids, which contains the eosinophilic bodies. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2447/1/Dissecting-cellulitis Dissecting cellulitis manifests with perifollicular pustules, nodules, abscesses and sinuses that emerges into scarring alopecia. It predominantly takes place in African American men between 20-40 years of age, but can sometimes affect other races and women too. Associated musculoskeletal findings are sometimes reported. When it happens with acne conglobata, hidradenitis suppurativa, and pilonidal cysts, the syndrome is referred to as the follicular occlusion triad or tetrad. Its course is chronic and relapsing, and treatment is very frequently difficult. Medical therapies comprise of isotretinoin, antibiotics, and prednisone. Destructive therapies comprise of X-ray therapy, surgical excision, and skin grafting. Laser epilation of hair follicles is a new therapy for dissecting cellulitis. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2446/1/Cuff-cellulitis Many can cause a different agent infection. Athlete?s foot is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus. Cuff cellulitis is caused by a viral infection of the skin. When most people think about infections they are thinking about infection caused by bacteria. There are numerous types of bacterial infection. Infection generally requires a break in the skin from a cut, abrasion, puncture wound or ulceration. The most common infection is caused two bacteria, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Both of these infections cause progressive tissue damage of varying degrees. People with diabetes can develop infections by several bacteria at the same time. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2445/1/Chronic-cellulitis Chronic cellulitis is a swelling of part of the body, most commonly an arm or leg, caused by the abnormal accumulation of a protein-rich fluid called lymph. Chronic cellulitis occurs when the lymphatic system is not working properly, either because of a developmental disorder, or through damage or trauma. The whole system is a part of the immune system and helps to fight infection. It is also responsible for cleansing the tissues and maintaining a balance of fluids in the body. Lymph or lymphatic fluid is a colorless body fluid mostly water and protein that bathes the body tissues. Tissue fluid, bacteria, proteins and waste products are transported away from the tissues as lymph. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2444/1/Cellulitis-symptoms The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some probable signs and symptoms of Cellulitis. This signs and symptom information for Cellulitis has been gathered from various sources, may not be completely accurate, and may not be the full list of Cellulitis signs or Cellulitis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Cellulitis might vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are certainly Cellulitis symptoms. An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, chiefly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2443/1/Cellulitis-pathophysiology Cellulitis generally follows a break in the skin, such as a fissure, cut, laceration, insect bite, or puncture wound. Patients with tinea pedis and those with lymphatic obstruction are chiefly vulnerable to recurrent episodes of cellulitis. Organisms on the skin and its appendages gain entry to the dermis and multiply to cause cellulitis. The vast majority of cases are caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. Infrequently, cellulitis may be caused by the emergence of subjacent osteomyelitis. Cellulitis may hardly ever result from the metastatic seeding of an organism from a distant focus of infection, especially in immunocompromised individuals. This is chiefly common in cellulitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and marine vibrios. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2442/1/Cellulitis-of-the-eye The term cellulitis is the infection of the underlining and the adjoining tissues in the eye region. The agents are certain bacteria?Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilous influenza. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2441/1/Cellulitis-nursing Cellulitis may be defined as an acute inflammation of the connective tissues under the epidermal layer of the skin which is caused by a bacterial infection in general. The most common infecting bacteria that are found to be the causative agent of cellulites are the streptococcus and the staphylococcus. These bacteria enter the body through one of the many cracks in the skin, cuts, burns, insect bites, animal bites, surgical wounds, or sites of intravenous catheter insertion. The symptoms include redness, swelling, warmth, and pain or tenderness and its prevalence is mostly found on those parts of the body that are exposed like arms, hands and face. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2440/1/Cellulitis-Infection  The reasons of these types of the infections are the   bacterial infections, which are due to certain like the streptococcus and the others. The infections are in the sub-cutaneous tissues and the dermis of the skin. The are some bacteria, which are called the flesh eating bacteria? which get destroyed as fast as the surgeon can cut it. The other can be developing from pigs in the poultry.  This could also occur from a dog or a cat bite, fish spine crab pinch, thus any injury, which result in outflow of blood and the infection to it. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2439/1/Cellulitis-in-children Cellulitis is a bacterial infection which affects the skin and the tissues underlying it. It mostly affects the subcutaneous tissue and it is characterized by the reddening and swelling of the skin. Cellulitis can affect any part of the body and it is mainly caused due to disintegration of the skin through which the bacteria invade into the interior and cause pain and other complication. Cellulitis is basically seen as lump which slowly spread to other places and worsen the condition. Streptococcus and staphylococcus are the most common group of bacteria associated with this disease. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2438/1/Cellulitis-in-Adults The human body is made of innumerable small muscles, veins and tissues which play a key role in the smooth functioning of the body. The tissues, though, seem to be very small and minor are as important as any other organ. Even if there is a slight disorder in any one of the tissues can cause adverse problems. Cellulitis is one such disorder. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2437/1/Cellulitis-hand Celllulitis is a disease which initially starts with infection in the skin by a group of bacteria. Cellulitis is due to rupture of the skin which provides the bacteria to infiltrate the tissues underlying the skin. Cellulitis is characterized by swelling which get reddened and it start spreading to different places and cause severe pain and in some severe cases it also lead to deformation of various parts of the body.  Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2436/1/Cellulitis-contagious Cellulitis is a disease of the skin and underlying tissues. It might affect any area of the body. Cellulitis emerges as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender. It can spread speedily. Cellulitis begins in an area of broken skin, like a cut or scratch, allowing bacteria to occupy and spread, causing inflammation. There are many dissimilar causes of cellulitis. Many different kinds of bacteria can cause cellulitis. The most common kinds of bacteria that cause cellulitis are Group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus.  In rare cases, cellulitis can be caused by disclosure to the Pasteurella multocida bacteria. A Pasteurella multocida bacterium is sometimes there in dog or cat bites. Bacteria from fish and farm animals can also cause cellulitis. Michele Louise Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2435/1/Cellulitis-complications The word cellulitis exactly means inflammation of the cells. Specifically, cellulitis means an infection of the tissue just below the skin surface. In humans, the skin and the tissues under the skin are the most widespread locations for microbial infection. Skin is the first defense against occupies bacteria and other microbes. An infection can take place when this normally strong barrier is damaged due to surgery, injury, or a burn. Even something as small as a scratch or an insect bite allows bacteria to enter the skin, which might lead to an infection. Generally, the immune system kills any invading bacteria, but sometimes the bacteria are able to grow and cause an infection. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2434/1/Cellulitis-breast Breast infection is now rare in rates as common as it used to be in those times. It is seen occasionally in neonates, but it most usually affects women aged between 18 and 50. In this age group women can be divided into lactation and non-lactation infection. The infection can affect the skin overlying the breast, when it can be a primary event, or it may take place secondary to a lesion in the skin such as a sebaceous cyst or to an underlying condition such as hidradenitis suppurativa. Cellulitis is an acute, spreading pyogenic inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, generally complicating a wound, ulcer, or dermatosis. The area, generally on the leg, is tender, warm, erythematous, and swollen. It lacks sharp demarcation from uninvolved skin. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2432/1/Cellulitis-and-Diabetes The meaning of the term is infections of the skin due to bacteria. This is the infection of the underlining tissues of the skin. This generally affects the circulatory systems of the blood and the lymph. This is a not a communicable disease. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2431/1/Cellulitis-and-abscess Cellulitis is a skin infection that sometimes escorts damage to the skin, poor circulation, or diabetes. Streptococcal or staphylococcal bacteria enter the skin with the help of a cut, puncture, ulcer, or sore, producing enzymes that break down the skin cells. Erysipelas is a superficial kind of cellulitis. Infants are generally susceptible to buccal cellulitis, an infection of the skin on the cheek. The infection is featured by skin discoloration and swelling and is more often misdiagnosed as a bruise. It is caused due to any substance that may cause injury to the buccal mucosal, such as Popsicles and ice cubes, and prolonged exposure of infants to low temperature. Other infections that are usually mistaken as buccal cellulitis include erysipelas, severe impetigo, and insect bites. Dr Savitha Suri Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2375/1/Fungal-Cellulitis Fungal Cellulitis is a dispersal fungal infection of the skin and the tissues, which are present just beneath the skin. The Cellulitis generally begins with a small area of tenderness, swelling, and redness on the skin. As this infected area begins to spread, the affected person may develop a fever. This fever can be accompanied by chills and sweats, and swollen lymph nodes. Fungal Cellulitis can be caused by many different funguses and the most common funguses are those of the Streptococcus species. Streptococci spread rapidly in the skin because they produce enzymes that hamper the ability of the tissue to impound the infection. Staphylococcus bacteria can be spread after bites by humans or animals or after injuries in water or dirt. Some disorders such as eczema and severe acne can be the reason of the fungal Cellulitis. Because these disorders create breaks in the skin and permits fungus to enter. Fungal Cellulitis can attack the persons of every age group. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2374/1/Cellulitis Cellulitis basically is a severe bacterial infection of the skin. It appears as a swollen red portion of skin that feels hot and tender, and it might expand rapidly. The infection affects the skin of the face or any of the lower legs. It can though affect any part of the body. It is one of the superficial infections that affect the surface of the skin. Cellulitis also affects the tissues underlying the skin and can spread to the lymph nodes and the bloodstream. If the infection is left untreated then the bacteria might spread very speedily. It may also turn into a life threatening condition. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2373/1/Cellulitis-treatment The mild infections and swelling caused by common cellulitis can be treated and taken care of at home. However if the conditions pertain to be severe which may be well marked by excessive pain and spreading of the red patches in the neighboring regions of the affected areas then immediate medical attention is advised. Such a case may involve hospitalization of the patient along with induction of intravenous antibiotics and close out patient follow up. Other cases of cellulitis involving mild infections may be treated with oral intake of antibiotics. Medical treatment is focused primarily to control the infection and the prevention of complications that may trigger the worsening of the infections in the affected areas. An antibiotic finds its application in the treatment as it has the capacity to control the infections by killing the bacteria. Sometimes analgesics are also given to ease the pain.    Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2372/1/Cellulitis-of-the-leg The lower leg and the face are the most commonly affected area by cellulitis. Cellulitis is mainly an infection caused due to bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus. It usually affects the skin. However, sometimes cellulitis could affect the tissue lying underneath the skin. This could further affect the lymph and could enter the bloodstream. Thus, treating it at the initial level is effective. As a result of this infection, the skin turns red and hot and swells up. Sometimes it could be accompanied by fever. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2371/1/Cellulitis-of-the-face Cellulitis is a disease caused due to bacterial infection. Bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus are mainly responsible for this disease. It usually affects the skin and can occur in any part of the body. Cellulitis could be either superficial or could even affect the tissue lying under the skin. In a superficial cellulitis, only the surface of the skin is affected. On the other hand, cellulitis that affects the tissue can spread through your lymph and into the bloodstream. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2370/1/Cellulitis-definition In simplest terms cellulitis may be explained as the inflammation of the connective tissues that lies beneath the skin, which is generally caused by bacterial infection. Cellulitis may be the outcome of the activities of the collective skin bacteria medically termed as the skin flora that are present in every human or by the exogenous bacteria. The prevalence is mostly in the areas where the skin has previously been broken or in the cracks. In some rare cases it also occurs in the places where the skin has a cut or burn, insect bites or even in a surgical wound. Cellulitis may easily be characterized by the redness, warmth, swelling or pain, which is caused by the acute spread of the bacterial infection under the epidermal layer of the skin. The symptoms sometimes may also accompany fever, chills, swollen glands and enlarged lymph nodes as well. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2369/1/Causes-of-cellulitis Cellulitis is a deep bacterial disease of the skin. The infection generally involves the face, or the arms and legs. It may take place in normal skin, but it usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening in your child's skin. This opening can cause an infection. The skin is generally a good barrier against infection. However, a break in the skin from a cut, skin ulcer, injection, athlete's foot, badly scratched eczema, etc, is a method in which bacteria can get into and under the skin. A tiny cut is all that is required to allow bacteria in. The bacteria might then multiply and spread along under the skin surface to form an infection. Although a cut, graze, etc, is found in a lot of cases to be the root cause, sometimes the infection occurs for no apparent reason with no break in the skin found. A variety of bacteria can lead to cellulitis. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2368/1/Buccal-cellulitis Buccal cellulitis is an innocuous appearing disease of the cheek that is found in children and has a high incidence of concomitant bacteremia. Generally, the child is younger than 12 months and has a 2 to 8 hour prodrome of coryza and fever before developing the cellulitis on the cheek. A purplish hue on the cellulitic region is mainly suggestive of Hemophilus influenzae bacteremia. A complete blood count, blood culture, and cellulitis aspirate culture, should be obtained on all patients with BC. Meningitis might be present despite the lack of meningeal signs. A lumbar puncture must be performed on all children at risk for bacteremic BC. The vast majorities of these children are bacteremic and need parenteral antibiotics. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2367/1/Bacterial-cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues which can affect any area of the body. Not to be confused with cellulite the cottage cheese like, lumpy fat frequently found on the hips, thighs, and buttocks, primarily of women cellulitis begins in an area of broken skin, like a cut or scratch, allowing bacteria to invade and spread, causing inflammation, which includes pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. Disorders that create breaks in the skin and permit bacteria to enter, such as eczema and severe acne, will put a child at risk for cellulitis. Chickenpox and scratched insect bites are also common causes. Cellulitis may also start in areas of intact skin, especially in people who have diabetes or who are taking medicines that suppress the immune system. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2366/1/Antibiotics-for-cellulitis Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just underneath the skin surface. It is most usually caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. The word cellulitis truly means inflammation of the cells. Specifically, cellulitis refers to an infection of the tissue just beneath the skin surface. In humans, the skin and the tissues under the skin are the most frequent locations for microbial infection. Skin is the first defense against attacking bacteria and other microbes. An infection can occur when this usually strong barrier is damaged due to surgery, injury, or a burn. A small thing like that of a scratch or an insect bite also allows the bacteria to enter the skin that might lead to an infection. Generally, the immune system kills any invading bacteria, but sometimes the bacteria are able to grow and cause an infection. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2365/1/Acute-cellulitis Acute cellulitis literally is an acute infection that spreads all over the subcutaneous tissue. Basically there are two main types of bacteriological. The acute pyogenic cellulitis and the anaerobic acute cellulitis are the two kinds of acute cellulitis. The acute pyogenic cellulitis is generally caused because of Group-A Streptococci and Staph. aureus. It appears as a markedly red, hot, infiltrated edematous skin lesion and the borders of it are usually ill defined. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT http://www.findhealtharticles.com/articles/2364/1/Abdominal-Cellulitis Cellulitis basically is an acute infection of skin and soft tissues that is featured by a localized pain, swelling, tenderness, erythema, and warmth. Generally it follows a break in the skin like that of a fissure, cut, laceration, insect bite, or any of the punctured wound. It may be said that the cellulites is caused due to the emergence of a subjacent osteomyelitis. There is many an unusual that is associated with the colorectal tumors that may in some instances be the single conclusion to the presence of malignancy. The diseases are either related to the invasion of the tissues or any of the organs in a close proximity to the tumor. Dr Savitha Suri Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 CDT