Cellulitis : Complications

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Tissue death (gangrene; Sepsis, generalized infection and shock; Meningitis (if cellulitis is on the face; Lymphangitis (inflammation of the lymph vessels.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 27, 2006
Over 90% of all cellulitis cases are cured after seven to 10 days of antibiotic treatment. Persons with serious disease and/or those who are taking immunosuppressive drugs may experience a more severe form of cellulitis which can be life threateni...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008
Gangrene is a term used to describe the decay or death of an organ, tissue, or bone caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients. It is a complication resulting from tissue injuries (such as frostbite), the obstruction of blood flow, or the processes of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Gangrene is the term used to describe the decay or death of an organ or tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. It is a complication resulting from infectious or inflammatory processes, injury, or degenerative changes associated with chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Gangrene is the death of tissue caused by the lack of blood supply. The severity of gangrene is wide-ranging.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels (channels. It is a common complication of a bacterial infection. See also: Lymphadenitis
Source:ADAM
Date:June 25, 2007
Acute lymphangitis is a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels which is characterized by painful, red streaks below the skin surface. This is a potentially serious infection which can rapidly spread to the bloodstream and be fatal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Non-bacterial meningitis is often referred to as "aseptic meningitis." Bacterial meningitis may be referred to as "purulent meningitis."
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
Meningitis is a serious inflammation of the meninges, the membranes (lining) that surround the brain and spinal cord. It can be of bacterial, viral, or fungal origin.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
An inflammation of the meninges, most often caused by infection. Meningitis is a potentially fatal inflammation of the meninges, membranes which encase the brain and spinal cord.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Meningitis is a potentially fatal inflammation of the meninges, the thin, membranous covering of the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is most commonly caused by infection (by bacteria, viruses, or fungi), although it can also be caused by bleeding into the meninges, cancer , diseases of the immune system, and an inflammatory response to certain types of chemotherapy or other chemical agents.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Meningitis is a potentially fatal inflammation of the meninges, the thin, membranous covering of the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is most commonly caused by infection by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, although it can also be caused by bleeding into the meninges, cancer , diseases of the immune system, and an inflammatory response to certain types of chemotherapy or other chemical agents.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Most cases of viral meningitis occur in children under 5 years of age. Viral meningitis is usually mild and often goes away without treatment. It is much less serious than bacterial meningitis.
Source:StayWell
Date:July 16, 2004
Meningitis is a potentially fatal inflammation of the meninges, the thin, membranous covering of the brain and the spinal cord . Meningitis is most commonly caused by infection ( bacteria , viruses , or fungi ), although it can also be caused by bleeding into the meninges, cancer , diseases of the immune system , and an inflammatory response to certain types of chemotherapy or other chemical agents.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Encephalitis is an acute inflammatory process that affects brain tissue and is almost always accompanied by inflammation of the adjacent meninges (tissues lining the brain). There are many types of encephalitis, most of which are caused by viral infections.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Sepsis is a severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by toxin-producing bacteria.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006
Sepsis refers to a bacterial infection in the bloodstream or body tissues. This is a very broad term covering the presence of many types of microscopic diseasecausing organisms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
SepsisSepsis occurs when bacteria infect your bloodstream. Sepsis can be deadly.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Infection is characterized by an inflammatory response to the presence of microorganisms in the body. This response may include fever , chills, redness, swelling, pus formation and other responses.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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