Context:
Cellulitis disease, which used to affect a few people during the rainy season, is now widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, Telangana
Relevance:
GS II: Health
Dimensions of the Article:
- Cellulitis Disease
Cellulitis Disease
- Cellulitis is a severe bacterial skin infection.
- Common Sites: Typically occurs in the lower extremities (legs, feet, toes) but can affect any body part including the face, arms, hands, and fingers.
- Etiology: Often follows a breach in skin integrity due to injury or surgery, facilitating entry for bacteria such as streptococcus or staphylococcus.
Symptoms of Cellulitis
- Appearance: The infected area becomes swollen, inflamed, warm, and painful.
- Additional Symptoms: May include blisters, skin dimpling, fatigue, chills, fever, and nausea.
- Complications: Without treatment, it may spread to lymph nodes and the bloodstream, posing severe health risks.
Transmission and Treatment
- Contagiousness: Generally not contagious but can be contracted through direct contact with an open wound of an infected person.
- Management: Primarily involves antibiotic therapy to combat the infection.
-Source: Indian Express
