True about cellulitis of lower limb
A. Infection of skin & subcutaneous tissueB. Fever & malaise are common
C. Margins are distinct
D. External wound always present
E. Involved site is red & hot
Ans.
A. Infection of skin & subcutaneous tissue ; (B) Fever & malaise are
common (C) Margins are distinct ; (E) Involved site is red & hot :
• Cellulitis is an acute inflammatory condition of skin and subcutaneous tissue characterised by localized pain, erythema, swelling and heat.
• Systemic signs are common with chills, fever and rigors along with signs of inflammation
• Cellulitis is an acute inflammatory condition of skin and subcutaneous tissue characterised by localized pain, erythema, swelling and heat.
• Systemic signs are common with chills, fever and rigors along with signs of inflammation
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External wound is not always present.
* It is non-suppurative.
* It is non-suppurative.
