If left untreated, the infection can spread and cause serious complications. There are over 14 million cases of cellulitis in the United States each year. The infection can occur anywhere on the body, ...
Necrotizing cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis are bacterial soft tissue infections that enter through wounds in the skin. Cellulitis is a common infection that occurs when bacteria enter the deeper ...
Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Oral antibiotics typically treat cellulitis, but severe cases can require IV ...