Cellulitis
Cellulitis
What is Cellulitis ?
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. Signs of cellulitis include areas of redness, skin tenderness, and fever. All of these skin infections are usually warmer than the surrounding normal areas of skin because of the body’s reaction to the infection.
How is Cellulitis treated?
Treatment usually consists of antibiotics to be taken by mouth for about 10-14 days.
Recovery
Most children will completely recover from deep infections after proper treatment. In most cases, children have no further problems and return to all of their activities.
Prognosis
In general, children do better when the infection is recognized early. There is a greater chance for full recovery when the infection is quickly recognized and treated.
Cellulitis Doctors and Providers
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Lawson Copley, MD Pediatric Orthopedic SurgeonAssociate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Lawson Copley's Full Profile
Lawson Copley, MDPediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery -
Alexandra Callan, MD Pediatric Orthopedic SurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Alexandra Callan's Full Profile
Alexandra Callan, MDPediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery -
Shellye Crawford, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - OrthopedicsRead Shellye Crawford's Full Profile
Shellye Crawford, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Orthopedics
Board Certification:
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) -
Emily Davenport, PA-C Physician Assistant - OrthopedicsRead Emily Davenport's Full Profile
Emily Davenport, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Orthopedics
Board Certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants