Cellulitis Research Paper

Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection that occurs just below the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It's characterized by redness, heat, and pain. The word Cellulitis means inflammation of the cells. This disease can be seen in primary-care settings such as long-term care, home care, and daycare settings. If left untreated, Cellulitis can lead to hospitalization and visits to the emergency room. Those with weak immune systems and blood circulation problems are more likely to develop this condition. Approximately three million Americans are affected with varying degrees of cellulitis ( Woodruff, 2015). A study in the early 2000s found a "higher incidence of cellulitis among males and individual ages 45- 64 years (PMC, 2005). Those who are obese and have a weak immune system may be at greater risk of developing this infection. …show more content…
Some infections like athlete's' foot or eczema may also lead to cellulitis. The two most frequent causes for cellulitis are Streptococcus as well as Staphylococcus aureus (Woodruff, 2015); and both are common skin infecting bacteria. In most cases, doctors are able to diagnose cellulitis based on the symptoms and a physical exam. Another test such as ultrasounds, CT scans blood tests or even an MRI can be used. The exact time and location of cellulitis discovery are unknown; however, seeing that the medical field has already created several treatment options, show that it has been around for some