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Were you looking for information on Cellulitis? Celulitus is a common misspelling of cellulitis.
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that is characterized by swelling, redness, warmth, and pain. The most common cause of the infection is group A streptococcus, which is a bacterium commonly found in the throat and on the skin. Cellulitis typically affects the legs, feet, and arms; however, the infection can also occur within the eye sockets, around the eyes, and on the toes. In most cases, treatment consists of antibiotics and preventing the infection from recurring.
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD