Erysipelas (Cellulitis): Causes & Symptoms

Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Bacterial infection of the skin primarily with streptococci, entry sites are usually injuries, skin wounds, insect bites, increased risk with diabetes mellitus, immunodeficiency, skin diseases, and other conditions Symptoms: Extensive, usually sharply defined redness and swelling of the skin, possibly swelling of the lymph nodes, fever, general feeling of … Erysipelas (Cellulitis): Causes & Symptoms