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About the Cellulitis Disease

Context:

Cellulitis disease, which used to affect a few people during the rainy season, is now widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, Telangana

Relevance:

GS II: Health

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. Cellulitis Disease

Cellulitis Disease

  • Cellulitis is a severe bacterial skin infection.
  • Common Sites: Typically occurs in the lower extremities (legs, feet, toes) but can affect any body part including the face, arms, hands, and fingers.
  • Etiology: Often follows a breach in skin integrity due to injury or surgery, facilitating entry for bacteria such as streptococcus or staphylococcus.
Symptoms of Cellulitis
  • Appearance: The infected area becomes swollen, inflamed, warm, and painful.
  • Additional Symptoms: May include blisters, skin dimpling, fatigue, chills, fever, and nausea.
  • Complications: Without treatment, it may spread to lymph nodes and the bloodstream, posing severe health risks.
Transmission and Treatment
  • Contagiousness: Generally not contagious but can be contracted through direct contact with an open wound of an infected person.
  • Management: Primarily involves antibiotic therapy to combat the infection.

-Source: Indian Express


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