Cellulitis
Description
- Acute spreading infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, typically unilateral, non-purulent (distinguish from abscess which needs drainage)
- Erysipelas - more superficial variant with sharply demarcated, raised border, usually streptococcal
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