Cellulitis (patient fact sheet)

Download our fact sheet to provide your patients with easy to follow guidance on cellulitis.

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Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and the tissues directly beneath it caused by bacteria. Usually Staphylococcus aureus (also called Staph) or Group A beta haemolytic streptococcus.

Cellulitis can affect anyone, although you are more at risk if you smoke, have diabetes or have poor circulation.