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Diabetic Leg Cellulitis Management by Christine Alvarez is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Cellulitis is a skin infection that extends into the deeper layers of skin and causes red, swollen, tender skin without clear borders. It is usually caused by bacteria entering through a break in the skin. If left untreated, it can lead to gangrene, abscesses, sepsis, and necrotizing fasciitis. The patient developed cellulitis in their right foot from a cut that did not heal properly due to their diabetes, which impairs wound healing. Treatment included antibiotics, wound care, and immobilizing the affected

Author

Christine Alvarez

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EN