May 16, 2025 · Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a spreading skin infection, most commonly of the lower leg. It's caused by bacteria entering through a break in the skin. The affected skin is swollen, painful and …

May 16, 2025 · Cellulitis treatment usually includes a prescription antibiotic medicine taken by mouth. You take it for as long as your healthcare professional directs, usually 5 to 10 days, even after you …

Mar 8, 2024 · Cellulitis isn't usually spread from person to person. Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin most commonly caused by bacteria that normally live on the skin's surface. You …

Jan 25, 2025 · To help prevent recurrent episodes of cellulitis — a bacterial infection in the deepest layer of skin — keep skin clean and well moisturized. Prevent cuts and scrapes by wearing appropriate …

May 6, 2022 · La celulitis infecciosa es una infección cutánea bacteriana común y potencialmente seria. La piel afectada está hinchada e inflamada y, por lo general, duele y se siente caliente al tacto.

May 16, 2025 · Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in …

Dec 16, 2025 · Causes Staph infections are caused by contact with staph bacteria or toxins from the bacteria. Staph bacteria can spread from person to person. Or you may touch something with the …

Nov 24, 2022 · Skin infections (cellulitis). The trapped fluid provides fertile ground for germs, and the smallest injury to the arm or leg can be an entry point for infection. Affected skin appears swollen and …

Aug 12, 2025 · Tonsillitis is swelling and irritation, called inflammation, of the tonsils. The tonsils are two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat. There's one tonsil on each side. Tonsillitis …

Sep 18, 2021 · Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of these painful pus-filled infections that cause bumps under your skin or leaking sores.