Cellulitis usually Causes when bacteria enter a break in your skin, such as a cut, scrape, insect bite, or burn. The bacteria may enter through cuts or abrasions on the skin caused by diabetes, intravenous drug use, poor circulation, and other conditions that weaken the immune system. People who have diabetes are at higher risk.
If you have experienced cellulitis, you'll likely get it again. Usually, for most people, cellulitis will develop in the same place after treatment.
Prevention Of Cellulitis includes following these preventions to get rid of Cellulitis again.
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Antibiotics: An oral antibiotic (taken by swallowing) can successfully treat cellulitis. The type of antibiotic used & the duration of treatment will vary. The majority of people use antibiotics for 7-14 days. If you have a weakened immune system, you may need to continue taking the antibiotic for a longer period.
Cellulitis is caused by bacteria like streptococcus and staphylococcus, entering the skin through a crack & break. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus),is a serious staphylococcus infection, has become more common in cellulitis.
Cellulitis can take weeks to heal. Even after the infection has been completely cured, the swelling, weeping, and skin discoloration could continue for weeks. You won't need to take antibiotics for the entire time. Normally, the treatment lasts 7-10 days, although it may last longer in severe cases.
You can reduce the chances of getting cellulitis again by:
Consequences from cellulitis can be severe. These may involve significant tissue damage and death of tissue can turn into (gangrene). The infection may also spread to the blood, bones, lymphatic system, heart, and nerve system.
The result and experience may vary from patient to patient.
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