![]() ![]() Visits for abscess and cellulitis increased from 17.3 to 32.5 visits per 1000 population.There are 32.1 to 48.1 visits per 1000 population for skin and soft tissue infections.In a large epidemiologic study about skin, soft tissue, joint and bone infections, 37.3% of patients were identified as having cellulitis.There is an incidence rate of 24.6 cases per 1000 persons for cellulitis.There is a higher incidence of cellulitis in individuals older than 45 years old. ![]() Since cellulitis is not a reportable disease, the exact prevalence is uncertain however, it is a relatively common infection affecting all racial and ethnic groups. If cellulitis is left untreated, the infection could reach the inner layers of the skin and enter the lymph nodes and bloodstream and spread throughout the body. The infected skin would get swollen, red, and tender, and fever may accompany these symptoms. Organisms in the skin gain entrance to the dermis and multiply to cause cellulitis. Cellulitis usually follows a break in the skin like puncture wounds, fissures, or lacerations. Cellulitis may appear as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender.Ĭellulitis mostly arises from breaks in the skin that are not covered or cleaned well.It indicates a non-necrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues derived from acute infection.Cellulitis is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection.Table of ContentsĬellulitis spreads rapidly all over the body, yet cannot spread from one person to another. Learn about the nursing care management of patients with cellulitis in this nursing study guide. ![]()
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