Phlegmon: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy

Phlegmon: Brief overview Definition: Bacterial inflammation of the skin that often spreads to connective tissue and muscles Causes and risks: Bacteria that usually enter via a wound. People with a weakened immune system are particularly at risk. Pathogen: Mostly Staphylococcus aureus, also Streptococcus pyogenes and other bacteria Symptoms: Dark or bluish redness, swelling, overheating, fluid … Phlegmon: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy