• Preseptal cellulitis is a common infection of the eyelid and periorbital soft tissues that is characterized by acute eyelid erythema and edema. (medscape.com)
  • Preseptal cellulitis tends to be a less severe disease than orbital cellulitis (postseptal cellulitis), which can have a similar initial presentation. (medscape.com)
  • Preseptal cellulitis differs from orbital cellulitis in that it is confined to the soft tissues that are anterior to the orbital septum. (medscape.com)
  • Preseptal and orbital cellulitis can be a continuum. (medscape.com)
  • Preseptal cellulitis can spread posterior to the septum, progressing to form subperiosteal and orbital abscesses. (medscape.com)
  • Orbital cellulitis has a higher morbidity, requires aggressive treatment, and may require surgical intervention, whereas preseptal cellulitis usually is managed medically. (medscape.com)
  • Direct inoculation and spread from adjacent tissues can cause preseptal cellulitis. (medscape.com)
  • Upper respiratory tract infections, especially paranasal sinusitis, commonly precede orbital cellulitis and some cases of preseptal cellulitis. (medscape.com)
  • In an article in Pediatrics in Review, pediatric hospitalists Andrea Hauser and Simone Fogarasi explain that periorbital cellulitis (also known as preseptal cellulitis) is a bacterial infection of the eyelids and other soft tissues surrounding, but still in front of, the level of the eyeball. (dailyherald.com)
  • Cellulitis around an eyelid is called preseptal cellulitis . (medbroadcast.com)
  • Periorbital (or preseptal) cellulitis, is an infective oedema of the eyelids and periorbital skin with no involvement of the orbit. (kingstonhospital.nhs.uk)
  • BestBets: Should a child with preseptal periorbital cellulitis be treated with intravenous or oral antibiotics? (bestbets.org)
  • A 5-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with the signs and symptoms of uncomplicated preseptal periorbital cellulitis. (bestbets.org)
  • Preseptal cellulitis is differentiated from orbital cellulitis by the absence of signs of orbital involvement i.e. proptosis, ophthalmoplegia and visual loss. (bestbets.org)
  • Reynolds et al(1) presented a retrospective study looking at the characteristics of patients who had presented to one hospital with the diagnosis of preseptal or orbital cellulitis over a seven year period. (bestbets.org)
  • Out of 243 patients reviewed, 4 patients with preseptal cellulitis went on to develop intracranial infection. (bestbets.org)
  • There is no evidence to determine whether intravenous antibiotics are better than oral antibiotics in the management of simple preseptal periorbital cellulitis in the paediatric population. (bestbets.org)
  • Given this and that preseptal periorbital cellulitis can be difficult to distinguish from the more serious postseptal variety local advice should be sought and followed. (bestbets.org)
  • Rodgers, I. Intracranial Infection Associated with Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis in the Pediatric Patient. (bestbets.org)
  • Organism-specific therapeutic regimens for the most common organisms responsible for periorbital cellulitis (also known as preseptal cellulitis) are provided below. (medscape.com)
  • For empiric therapy, see Periorbital Cellulitis (Preseptal Cellulitis) Empiric Therapy . (medscape.com)
  • Preseptal cellulitis is infection of the eyelid and of the skin and tissues around the front of the eye. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Preseptal cellulitis is far more common than orbital cellulitis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Preseptal cellulitis usually is caused by spread of an infection of the face or eyelid, an infected insect or animal bite, a hordeolum (stye), or sinusitis. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Treatment of preseptal cellulitis consists of antibiotics taken by mouth (for example, amoxicillin with clavulanate). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Management and Treatment of Orbital and Preseptal Cellulitis Orbital cellulitis and preseptal cellulitis are the major infections of the ocular adnexal and orbital tissues. (obaid.info)
  • Preseptal cellulitis is an infection of the soft tissue of the eyelids and periocular region anterior to the orbital septum. (obaid.info)
  • The typical signs and symptoms of cellulitis are an area that is red, hot, and painful. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cellulitis in the lower leg is characterized by signs and symptoms similar to those of a deep vein thrombosis, such as warmth, pain, and swelling (inflammation). (wikipedia.org)
  • What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Cellulitis? (kidshealth.org)
  • The time it takes for symptoms to start varies, depending on which bacteria cause the cellulitis. (kidshealth.org)
  • For example, with cellulitis caused by Pasteurella multocida , often found in animal bites, a person can have symptoms less than 24 hours after the bite. (kidshealth.org)
  • But cellulitis caused by other types of bacteria may not cause symptoms for several days. (kidshealth.org)
  • A cellulitis infection may cause flu-like symptoms, including a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), chills, sweats, body aches and fatigue. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • To diagnose cellulitis, your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical examination of the affected area. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Cellulitis is a common skin infection with symptoms that may include an irritated or painful rash, skin blisters, swelling, and fever. (healthline.com)
  • Cellulitis causes a range of painful and unpleasant symptoms. (healthline.com)
  • The early symptoms of cellulitis can present differently in different people. (healthline.com)
  • Symptoms usually get more severe as cellulitis spreads. (healthline.com)
  • It's best to make a medical appointment right away if you notice any symptoms that could be a sign of cellulitis. (healthline.com)
  • Some symptoms indicate that cellulitis is spreading. (healthline.com)
  • Symptoms of cellulitis will often get worse within the first 48 hours of receiving treatment. (healthline.com)
  • Other symptoms of cellulitis include pain, blisters, skin dimpling, fast growing portions of red patches and the discharge of pus or clear fluid. (acufinder.com)
  • This article aims to provide patients with a comprehensive overview of cellulitis, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options. (tlvmd.com)
  • 4. Fever and chills: In some cases, cellulitis can cause systemic symptoms, such as fever, chills, and general malaise. (tlvmd.com)
  • By understanding its causes, recognizing its symptoms, and seeking timely treatment, you can effectively manage cellulitis and prevent potential complications. (tlvmd.com)
  • For a mild case of cellulitis, doctors prescribe antibiotics by mouth. (kidshealth.org)
  • After you've taken antibiotics for 1 or 2 days, your doctor may schedule an office visit to check that the area of cellulitis has improved. (kidshealth.org)
  • Your healthcare provider will typically prescribe antibiotics taken by mouth (oral antibiotics) to treat your cellulitis. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Severe cases of cellulitis may not respond to oral antibiotics. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The fastest way to get rid of cellulitis is to take your full course of antibiotics. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • In severe cases or in hospitalized patients, intravenous antibiotics may be used to treat cellulitis. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cellulitis usually responds well to oral antibiotics. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Most of the time cellulitis can be treated with oral antibiotics, says Kaminska. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Because staphylococcus (" staph ") and streptococcus ("strep") are the most common bacteria behind cellulitis infections, the antibiotics prescribed to treat cellulitis will usually be drugs that target them. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Antibiotics are needed to treat cellulitis. (rch.org.au)
  • There is a risk that the infection can spread to the rest of the body, so cellulitis almost always needs to be treated with antibiotics. (rch.org.au)
  • Most children with cellulitis will be prescribed oral antibiotics, which you can give at home. (rch.org.au)
  • This allows you to compare the cellulitis before and after starting antibiotics. (rch.org.au)
  • More severe cellulitis may need treatment in hospital with antibiotics given directly into a vein through a drip (intravenous or IV therapy). (rch.org.au)
  • The exact strain of the bacteria isn't usually important, as typical 'broad spectrum' antibiotics will deal with most bacteria that cause cellulitis infections. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Several types of antibiotics are used to treat cellulitis. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Cellulitis is a serious infection that needs treatment with antibiotics. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • For mild cellulitis affecting a small area of skin, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics (by mouth) for your child. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Cellulitis is a serious infection requiring intravenous antibiotics. (skinsight.com)
  • An outline defining the involved skin in patients with cellulitis is used to track improvement as antibiotics take effect. (skinsight.com)
  • This image displays cellulitis, a bacterial soft tissue infection, requiring examination by a physician and treatment with antibiotics. (skinsight.com)
  • Sometimes they may want to get additional information by ordering blood tests and/or performing a bacterial culture to identify the specific bacterium that is causing the cellulitis as well as to test its susceptibility to different antibiotics, which helps guide treatment decisions. (skinsight.com)
  • Mild cases of cellulitis in a healthy person can be treated with oral antibiotics. (skinsight.com)
  • Distinguishing true cellulitis from its many imitators is challenging but critical if we are to avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics and delays in treatment. (ccjm.org)
  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can increase the efficacy of the antibiotics used to treat cellulitis, as well as protect the body from harmful side effects. (acufinder.com)
  • When suffering from acute cellulitis, there is the possibility of contracting MRSA, a strain of bacteria resistant to antibiotics. (acufinder.com)
  • Based on these findings, the patient was diagnosed with cellulitis of the penis and managed with broad-spectrum antibiotics. (scienceopen.com)
  • The majority of cellulitis cases are caused by staph or strep bacteria and can be treated with the proper dosage of oral antibiotics, including beta-lactam antibiotics that fight against penicillinase-producing S. aureus . (emedihealth.com)
  • Boils, abscess, and cellulitis are bacterial infections of the skin that usually begin from a scratch or bug bite and progress to a red nodule that fills with pus. (healthychildren.org)
  • Rachel Bystritsky, MD , an infectious disease specialist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of California in San Francisco, says MRSA can be a concern "particularly for cellulitis that involves an abscess or pus, or if there are other risk factors, like injection drug use. (everydayhealth.com)
  • L. micdadei has been found in a cutaneous abscess of the leg of a 62-year-old immunosuppressed woman, and it was responsible for necrotizing cellulitis that resulted in amputation of the left arm of a recipient of a cadaveric renal transplant ( 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • L. pneumophila with mixed flora was identified in a perirectal abscess ( 8 ) and in skin samples from a patient with lymphoma and cellulitis associated with pneumonia ( 9 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Cellulitis with a central abscess present at time of patient's admission to hospital, Marseille, France, 2010. (cdc.gov)
  • In late October 2009, a 66-year-old woman was admitted to Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France, for a papular lesion complicated by cellulitis and an abscess, centered on her right leg ( Figure ). (cdc.gov)
  • At day 10 after the bite, cellulitis with a central abscess appeared on her leg. (cdc.gov)
  • Eschar with cellulitis as a clinical predictor in community-acquired MRSA skin abscess. (medscape.com)
  • In situations where the pus cannot drain through the oral mucosa or the skin surface, the abscess may extend through the fascial planes of the soft tissues, a condition known as cellulitis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Severe complications from fascial cellulitis can occur if the treatment instituted is not appropriate, with possible progression to cavernous sinus thrombosis, brain abscess, mediastinitis or even death. (bvsalud.org)
  • About 80% of cases of Ludwig's angina, or cellulitis of the submandibular space, are caused by dental infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mixed infections, due to both aerobes and anaerobes, are commonly associated with this type of cellulitis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cellulitis infections occur most commonly on the legs, arms, or face. (medbroadcast.com)
  • People with diabetes, people with alcoholism, people taking corticosteroids, and others with compromised immune systems are at greatly increased risk of cellulitis and tend to get worse infections. (medbroadcast.com)
  • OR exp Cellulitis/OR exp Streptococcal Infections/OR exp Skin Diseases, Bacterial/OR exp Staphylococcal Infections/OR skin infection.mp. (bestbets.org)
  • Cellulitis and its close cousin lymphangitis produce similar signs, and both are caused by microbial infections. (practicalhorsemanmag.com)
  • Plus, a discussion of one of the most common issues that will attend injuries in survival settings: cellulitis, or soft tissue infections. (doomandbloom.net)
  • Acute bacterial skin infections and cellulitis. (medscape.com)
  • The most common forms of invasive group A strep infection are cellulitis, pneumonia, and bloodstream infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Common skin bacteria ( staph and strep ) are the cause of boils, abscesses, and cellulitis. (healthychildren.org)
  • If the infection is left untreated for too long, cellulitis can result in abscesses (swollen, warm, tender lumps filled with pus) or the spread of bacteria into the bloodstream (bacteremia). (skinsight.com)
  • Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Cellulitis Infection: Is It Contagious? (medlineplus.gov)
  • Cellulitis is not contagious. (kidshealth.org)
  • Cellulitis isn't usually contagious. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Still, cellulitis can be contagious if there's an open cut or wound in the infected area and fluid or pus from the wound is present. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cellulitis is usually not contagious, however the bacteria can be spread through an open wound to another person. (rch.org.au)
  • Cellulitis is not contagious, but it can strike anyone with broken skin or damaged tissue. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Cellulitis is a serious infection that spreads under the skin, affecting soft tissues such as the skin itself and the fat underneath it. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Any condition or medication that weakens your immune system can increase your risk of cellulitis. (healthline.com)
  • People with chronic swelling, called lymphedema , are at an increased risk of cellulitis. (healthline.com)
  • Having a higher body weight can increase the risk of cellulitis. (healthline.com)
  • Manage chronic conditions: If you have conditions like diabetes or lymphedema, follow your healthcare provider's recommendations to minimize the risk of cellulitis. (tlvmd.com)
  • A doctor can usually diagnose cellulitis by asking questions and examining the area of affected skin. (kidshealth.org)
  • What tests will be done to diagnose cellulitis? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • There isn't a specific medical test to diagnose cellulitis beyond a physical examination by your doctor, followed by lab tests to determine what type of bacteria may be causing the infection. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Your medical professional will usually be able to easily diagnose cellulitis by examining the affected area. (skinsight.com)
  • Though history and clinical examination are sufficient to diagnose penile cellulitis, our case highlighted that ultrasound could also support the diagnosis of penile cellulitis and help rule out differentials. (scienceopen.com)
  • Diagnosis and Treatment: To diagnose cellulitis, a healthcare professional will typically examine the affected area and review your medical history. (tlvmd.com)
  • Cellulitis is an acute, painful and potentially serious infection of the skin. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • It is typically painful and warm to touch," Dr. Kaminska says, adding that the legs are affected most often, but cellulitis can develop anywhere on the body. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Necrotizing cellulitis starts as an extremely painful, red swelling that soon turns purple and then black as the skin and flesh die. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Uncomplicated cellulitis begins with a small area of skin that's red, glossy, painful, and warm to the touch, typically around a cut. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Cellulitis can be quite painful because it puts pressure on the skin from underneath. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • Cellulitis is extremely painful, and the horse may not tolerate any pressure on the swollen limb. (practicalhorsemanmag.com)
  • If you are familiar with dissecting cellulitis, then you know that it is associated with localized or diffuse swollen areas on the scalp that can bleed or drain pus or be painful and throb. (blackhairmedicalexpert.com)
  • If cellulitis is left untreated, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and to the lymph nodes. (healthline.com)
  • The most severe complications of cellulitis are meningitis and blood poisoning (if the bacteria get into the bloodstream, called bacteremia ). (medbroadcast.com)
  • In contrast to cellulitis, erysipelas is a bacterial infection involving the more superficial layers of the skin, present with an area of redness with well-defined edges, and more often is associated with a fever. (wikipedia.org)
  • Signs of cellulitis include areas of redness, skin tenderness, and fever. (healthychildren.org)
  • Cellulitis usually starts as a small, swollen area of pain or warmth, with redness on the skin. (rch.org.au)
  • Severe redness and swelling are typical in cellulitis. (skinsight.com)
  • This image displays redness typical in the early stages of cellulitis. (skinsight.com)
  • The classic presentation of rubor (redness), dolor (pain), tumor (swelling), calor (heat) are the hallmarks of cellulitis. (rcpjournals.org)
  • Once in, they multiply and produce toxins that cause widespread inflammation and damage that may result in cellulitis. (practicalhorsemanmag.com)
  • Penile cellulitis refers to the inflammation of the penile shaft and commonly occurs in uncircumcised, sexually active young adults. (scienceopen.com)
  • Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. (healthline.com)
  • Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection, affecting 14 million Americans annually. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cellulitis is an infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, presenting with expanding erythema, warmth, tenderness, and swelling. (scienceopen.com)
  • 2. Pain and tenderness: Cellulitis can cause pain or tenderness in the affected area, which may worsen with movement or pressure. (tlvmd.com)
  • Cellulitis is usually a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cellulitis is usually, but not always, caused by bacteria that enter and infect the tissue through breaks in the skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cellulitis (pronounced: sel-yuh-LY-tis) is a skin infection that involves areas of tissue below the surface of the skin. (kidshealth.org)
  • Cellulitis can also sometimes happen when there isn't any obvious broken skin, especially in people who have chronic conditions or who take medicines that affect the immune system. (kidshealth.org)
  • Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of your skin and the tissue beneath your skin. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Anyone can get cellulitis, but the risk is higher if you have a skin wound that allows bacteria to enter your body easily or a weakened immune system. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Cellulitis usually appears around damaged skin, but it also occurs in areas of your skin with poor hygiene. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • When you first get cellulitis, your skin looks slightly discolored. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Though rare, you may be able to contract cellulitis if you have an open wound and have skin-to-skin contact with an infected person's open wound. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A skin test will identify the type of bacteria responsible for your cellulitis, which helps your healthcare provider prescribe the most appropriate antibiotic. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Most often cellulitis affects the dermis, the layer of the skin below the top layer (the epidermis) that contains connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cellulitis usually begins with a break in the skin, such as a scratch, cut, or other wound, says Edidiong C. Kaminska, MD , a Chicago-based dermatologist. (everydayhealth.com)
  • If the suspected cellulitis is in your legs or feet, the doctor may look between your toes to see if there are breaks in the skin where the bacteria may be entering the body. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Cellulitis is not your average skin infection. (dane101.com)
  • Cellulitis is an infection of the skin. (rch.org.au)
  • Cellulitis can affect skin on most parts of the body. (rch.org.au)
  • Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that often happens in areas where the skin is broken. (rch.org.au)
  • Cellulitis often occurs when skin is broken, such as with insect bites, eczema and small cuts and abrasions. (rch.org.au)
  • Cellulitis usually starts with a break or tear in the skin. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Cellulitis can sometimes start even on skin that hasn't been broken. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Any area of skin can become infected with cellulitis if the skin is broken in some way. (kidshealth.org.nz)
  • The original superficial skin infection on the thumb is now complicated by deeper tissue infection (cellulitis). (skinsight.com)
  • Cellulitis often appears initially as minimally inflamed skin. (skinsight.com)
  • Cellulitis, a common bacterial infection of the skin, contributed 0.04% of total global disease burden in 2013. (medscape.com)
  • Cellulitis is a bacterial infection which affects the superficial and deeper layers of the skin. (acufinder.com)
  • Treatment of cellulitis focuses on eliminating pathogenic heat from the body due to the unmistakable presence of red skin and sensations of warmth. (acufinder.com)
  • Cellulitis is a diffuse, spreading infection that involves the dermis and subcutaneous tissues of the skin. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cellulitis is simply defined as an acute infection of the skin involving the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. (rcpjournals.org)
  • 7 Timing and evolution of the skin findings may differentiate cellulitis from some of the common mimics with more chronic clinical course. (rcpjournals.org)
  • Inserting an infected syringe into your skin can lead to the development of cellulitis, which is why it is very common in intravenous drug users. (emedihealth.com)
  • Cellulitis is a common skin infection that affects millions of people worldwide. (tlvmd.com)
  • Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that affects the deeper layers of the skin, particularly the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. (tlvmd.com)
  • Conclusion: Cellulitis is a common skin infection that requires prompt medical attention. (tlvmd.com)
  • If you suspect you have cellulitis or have any concerns about your skin health, consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. (tlvmd.com)
  • Consider using Infection of skin or subcutaneous (soft) tissue, NOS if it's a Skin/SQ soft tissue infection that for whatever reason isn't technically a cellulitis. (kuality.ca)
  • The Cellulitis PSP held its first meeting in January 2016 and the final workshop took place in April 2017. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • EMAILWIRE.COM , January 02, 2017 ) Publisher's clinical trial report, "Cellulitis Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2016" provides an overview of Cellulitis clinical trials scenario. (emailwire.com)
  • Necrotizing cellulitis (or necrotizing fasciitis), a rare but severe form of cellulitis, is the dreaded 'flesh-eating disease' that occasionally grabs media headlines. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Schmid MR, Kossmann T, Duewell S. Differentiation of necrotizing fasciitis and cellulitis using MR imaging. (medscape.com)
  • Cellulitis is sometimes accompanied by fever, chills, and feeling fatigued. (skinsight.com)
  • Specific criteria do not exist for the diagnosis of cellulitis, but the alert physician can find clues in the history and physical examination that point toward cellulitis. (ccjm.org)
  • 5 The finding of bilateral lower limb erythema in an afebrile patient with normal inflammatory markers should prompt the clinician to reconsider the diagnosis of cellulitis. (rcpjournals.org)
  • The optimum use of needle aspiration in the bacteriologic diagnosis of cellulitis in adults. (medscape.com)
  • Cellulitis is often diagnosed through physical examination. (healthline.com)
  • However, the number of people affected by cellulitis and the associated complications of cellulitis alone demonstrate the need for further research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this condition. (nottingham.ac.uk)
  • If my child gets cellulitis, does it mean they have a weakened immune system? (rch.org.au)
  • Cellulitis occurs in otherwise healthy children and does not necessarily mean your child has a weak immune system. (rch.org.au)
  • People contending with obesity, blood circulation problems, weakened immune systems or lymphedema (abnormal collection of fluids in the legs or arms) maintain a higher risk of contracting cellulitis. (acufinder.com)
  • In order to stave off the possibility of cellulitis, it's crucial to remain vigilant about hygiene, keep up a healthy immune system and immediately apply first aid to any wounds. (acufinder.com)
  • These findings provide added support for the adoption of the IDSA guidelines for empirical antimicrobial therapy of cellulitis in Taiwan. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In children, about 1 in 12 cases of facial cellulitis leads to meningitis. (medbroadcast.com)
  • The aim of this paper is to present a series of cases of facial cellulitis of odontogenic origin affecting patients of different ages, the proposed treatment being a combination of drug therapy, immediate drainage of pus and extraction of the infected teeth. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, most cases of cellulitis resolve with appropriate antibiotic therapy. (skinsight.com)
  • In light of recent antibiotic trials showing that shorter courses can be as effective as prolonged treatment, Dr. Cranendonk and his colleagues conducted the DANCE (Duration of Antibiotic Therapy for Cellulitis) trial. (the-hospitalist.org)
  • If the infection reaches the lower epidermis/dermis and subcutaneous tissue, it is referred to as cellulitis. (emedihealth.com)