ELI5- What’s the difference between cellulitis and an abscess?
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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and the soft tissue underneath the skin. It is caused by bacteria entering the skin through a wound or cut, or through the bite of an insect. Symptoms include redness, swelling, and warmth in the affected area. Treatment typically includes antibiotics and rest. An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms in the body due to a bacterial infection. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection, such as a staph infection, that has spread from another area of the body. Symptoms include pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the affected area. Treatment typically includes antibiotics and drainage of the abscess.
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