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Cellulitis of the Skin

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00450  External Link

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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Description

Cellulitis (sel-u-LI-tis) is a potentially serious bacterial infection of your skin. It appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly.

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Review Date

4/25/2007