CELLULITIS
INTRODUCTION
Cellulitis is a skin infection that results from any type of
injury to the skin. This injury may be from a wound, prick, or surgery. The
bacteria enter the body where there is no skin or skin has been broken. The
causative bacteria is usually present on the skin which does not cause any
harm, once it enters the bloodstream, that is when it causes the infections.
MODE
OF TRANSMISSION
When bacteria enter the body either through:
- Cut
wound
- Prick
wound
- Animal
bite
- Human
bite
- Underwater
accidents
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Swelling
- Redness
- Pain
on the site
- Fever
- Weakness
- There
might be puss discharge
- Bruising
- Warm
skin on the region
- Chills
- Headache
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Symptoms
may present as a skin condition. Kindly visit a hospital for diagnosis and
treatment.
HOW
IS IT DIAGNOSED
A blood sample is collected to confirm the type of bacteria
that is present.
TREATMENT
- Treatment
includes oral antibiotics for mild to moderate cellulitis. For severe
cellulitis, intravenous antibiotics can be prescribed.
- Pain
relievers
- If
it is on the leg or the arm, it is advised to keep it elevated.
- Apply
warm compress
- Rest
KEY POINTS
- Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin.
- Cellulitis usually causes redness, swelling, and tenderness.
- Watch any breaks in the skin for signs of infection.
- Untreated cellulitis can lead to amputation, shock, and even
death.
- Good hygiene and skin care can help prevent cellulitis.
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