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What are the main signs and symptoms of Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection that causes swelling and pain. Depending on the severity, the signs and symptoms vary as Professor Alun tells us more in this video.
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Depending on the severity of the cellulitis, the signs and symptoms will vary. In a mild case you may just have some localized inflammation with redness and it might be slightly sore. It may find that it is very painful. The affected area of the body is very red and there is quite marked swelling. It can also lead to the patient experiencing a high temperature. And if it is not controlled, the patient may undergo shivers and shakes and rigors. And in the extreme situation the patient can become unconscious because of a very high temperature and this obviously institutes a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment in the A&E department.
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