A 72-year-old Hispanic woman has been admitted to the hospital three times over the past 2 months for recurrent bilateral lower-extremity cellulitis. She now presents to the emergency department ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 27-year-old woman was urgently transferred to Tufts Medical Center, from an outside hospital, for painful ...

The ophthalmology service was consulted to evaluate a 19-year-old male inpatient with rapid-onset bilateral periorbital edema, proptosis and headache. He was admitted to the hospital the night prior ...

One third of patients admitted to the hospital for cellulitis are misdiagnosed with this condition, contributing not only to a significant amount of patient harm, but also to unnecessary healthcare ...

Cellulitis is a common skin infection with symptoms that may include an irritated or painful rash, skin blisters, swelling, and fever. Early treatment is the best way to prevent potentially serious ...

Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that can cause skin to become painful and discolored. If left untreated, the infection can spread and cause serious complications. There are over 14 ...

Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection of the skin and the soft tissues underneath. It can become serious if left untreated. Cellulitis can cause swelling, redness, pain, or warmth in the skin.

You are called out on a home visit to see a 72-year-old lady who, when she phoned, had told the receptionist: ‘It’s my cellulitis again’. The skin of her right leg has been painful, hot and red below ...

Periorbital cellulitis is a common childhood infection of the eyelid and surrounding tissue. It can lead to a more serious infection called orbital cellulitis, which is when the infection spreads ...

Itching is not a typical symptom of cellulitis. It is a bacterial skin infection that may cause symptoms like swelling and discomfort. However, some people may experience itchiness as their skin heals ...

Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare but serious complication of infections in the face and throat. We present two case reports demonstrating the spectrum of outcome in children. Case 1: An 11 ...