All Entries in the "Infections" Category
Symptoms of Influenza
Influenza is not as dangerous as it might have been in the past. It is a virus that can take on many forms; strains of the flu vary each year. This means that medical experts must work round the clock in making the proper vaccines to battle the flu. This is the [...]
How to Treat Influenza
Influenza is a potentially deadly disease. Iin the past, it was responsible for the deaths of millions of people but is now a disease that can be controlled, vaccinated against, and cured. However, even if a person is vaccinated, he or she can still catch the flu if it’s in the form of [...]
Influenza Vaccinations
Influenza is a viral infection and is something that can affect anybody. In fact, it affects all mammals and birds and can be passed on from person to person just by coughing, sneezing making it airborne. The disease itself was once known to have been responsible for millions of deaths long ago but [...]
Is Cellulitis Contagious: Facts And Myths
The complex thing about cellulitis is that it can be caused by several factors. Cellulitis being contagious is one of the most common concerns among people who suspect they have cellulitis or are suffering from symptoms. So the question remains: Is cellulitis contagious? Let’s discuss the nature of this particular infection and some myths that [...]
Cellulitis Of The Eye
Cellulitis of the eye requires special attention because its symptoms and potential risks are more specific compared to cellulitis in other parts of the body. There are actually two kinds of cellulitis that affect the eye: periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis. Basically, periorbital cellulitis is the inflammation and infection of the skin tissue and other [...]
Cellulitis Linked To Bad Habits
Cellulitis is a skin condition that is highly treatable. However, it can be dangerous and even deadly. It is important to know that cellulitis has several causes and/or risk factors. While a simple cut won’t necessarily cause cellulitis, many other factors can trigger the infection. Let’s talk about the causes of cellulitis that surround some [...]
The Anatomy Of Cellulitis
Cellulitis is the infection of the skin and soft tissues typified by swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in the affected areas. The severity of the infection depends on its opportunity to spread and affect other parts of the skin or body. Its infectious nature alone involves complex processes that can become deadly. In fact, cellulitis [...]
Preseptal Cellulitis
Presiptal cellulitis, also known as periorbital cellulitis, is a condition in which the areas surrounding the eye (particularly the eyelid) are infected. The onset of the condition often starts with mild symptoms and can be similar to the symptoms found in other forms of eye infections or irritation. However, severe cases usually have more distinct [...]
An Eye On Periorbital Cellulitis
Cellulitis is the inflammation of cells characterized by symptoms initially found in the skin. Unfortunately, cellulitis can occur on any part of the body, including the eyes. Periorbital cellulitis is a condition where the soft tissues around the eye are infected. Infection often begins at the membrane in the outer part of the eye and [...]
Looking Out For Cellulitis Symptoms
Cellulitis affects around a fourth of the whole population and its symptoms highly depend on its severity. Cellulitis is sometimes confused for other conditions, since its symptoms are very similar to those found in many other skin conditions. Furthermore, skin conditions such as minor bacterial infection in the skin may or may not be related [...]
