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Cellulitis

Cellulitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

Diagnosis of cellulitis begins with a medical history and physical examination. There is no single test that can confirm the diagnosis. In some cases, blood tests and special X-ray tests may be used to make sure a deeper, more serious infection is not present.

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Author: Deirdre Monroe, RPh
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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