Cellulitis in children

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What is cellulitis in children?

Cellulitis (cel·​lu·​li·​tis) is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.

What are the signs and symptoms of cellulitis in children?

Signs of cellulitis include areas of redness, skin tenderness, and fever. All of these skin infections are usually warmer than the surrounding normal areas of skin because of the body’s reaction to the infection.

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