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- SNOMEDCT_US_2016_09_01:Inflammation that may involve the skin and or subcutaneous tissues, and or muscle|SNOMEDCT_US_2016_09_01:Inflammation located in and spreading along planes of connective tissue. In regions of the body covered by skin, it involves subcutaneous tissue and also the dermis. It may spread to deeper fascial layers and muscle.|NCI2016_NICHD_1602D:An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with induration and erythema.|NCI2016_NCI-GLOSS_1602D:An acute, spreading infection of the deep tissues of the skin and muscle that causes the skin to become warm and tender and may also cause fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, and blisters.|NCI2016_02D:Inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain to the affected area.|MSH2017_2016_08_12:An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions.|MEDLINEPLUS_20151021:<p>Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (<a href='https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/streptococcalinfections.html'>streptococcal</a>) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut, or wound.</p> <p>Symptoms include</p> <ul> <li>Fever and chills</li> <li>Swollen glands or lymph nodes</li> <li>A rash with painful, red, tender skin. The skin may blister and scab over.</li> </ul> <p>Your health care provider may take a sample or culture from your skin or do a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases, or intravenous (through the vein) for more severe cases.</p> <p >NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases</p>|HPO2016_07_04:A bacterial infection and inflammation of the skin und subcutaneous tissues. []