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What is Cellulitis?
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An acute bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
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What causes Cellulitis?
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Streptococci or Staphylococci.
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What are the symptoms and signs of Cellulitis?
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Pain, warmth, rapidly spreading erythema and edema.
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What happens when Cellulitis gets more serious infections?
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Fever and regional lymph nodes may enlarge.
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What is the treatment for Cellulitis?
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Antibiotics of choice and prognosis is excellent with timely treatment.
Lesson 10: The Integumentary System
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Decks in class (19)
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Chapter 2: Word Parts of the Integumentary System16
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Chapter 2: Prefixes of The Integumentary System4
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Chapter 2: Suffixes of The Integumentary System9
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Chapter 2: Listen to Learn30
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Chapter 2: Other Terms of The Integumentary System21
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Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of The Integumentary System7
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Chapter 3: Layers of the Skin16
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Chapter 3: Layers of the Skin (continued)10
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Chapter 4: Sweats and Sebaceous Glands21
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Chapter 5: Types of Lesions of the Skin Layers25
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Chapter 5: Fluid-Filled Lesions10
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Chapter 6: Disorders9
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Chapter 6: Acne Vulgaris (Common acne)16
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Chapter 6: Cellulitis5
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Chapter 6: Tinea (Ringworm)9
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Chapter 6: Skin Cancer12
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Chapter 6: Warts (Verrucae)10
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Chapter 6: Pressure Sore (bedsore)6
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Chapter 6: Burns18
