Cellulitis is usually a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin, specifically the dermis and subcutaneous fat. Signs include an area of redness that increases in size over a few days, with borders that are generally not sharp and skin that may be swollen; the redness often turns white when pressure is applied, though not always. The infected area is usually painful, lymphatic vessels may occasionally be involved, and the person may develop a fever and feel tired.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) Connections
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2. Wikipedia: Cellulitis
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Cellulitis is usually a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin.
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Cellulitis is usually a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin.
View the Source 3. NHS Health A to Z: Cellulitis
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You cannot catch cellulitis from another person, as it affects the deeper layers of the skin.
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