Cellulitis is a common and highly treatable bacterial skin infection. It begins as a painful, discolored, swelling skin patch. It’s important to get medical attention quickly if you suspect cellulitis ...

Your skin usually deflects any bacteria it encounters, protecting you from all sorts of infections. However, when you get a bug bite or a rash, some of that bacteria can sneak in, potentially causing ...

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 ...

I can honestly say that not a week goes by on the infectious diseases service without at least one consult request for cellulitis (and often, there are multiple cases). This has always surprised me — ...

Marjorie Montanez-Wiscovich is affiliated with the University of Florida. She serves as principal investigator in clinical trials with Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals and DermTech. Arthur Mark Samia does not ...