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Cellulitis vs. Phlebitis

Difference Between Cellulitis and Phlebitis

Cellulitis

An acute, spreading, bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Cellulitis often originates from an infected wound and can lead to serious illness in the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.
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Phlebitis

Phlebitis or venitis is the inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins.
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Cellulitis

An inflammation of subcutaneous or connective tissue caused by a bacterial infection
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Phlebitis

inflammation of the walls of a vein.
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Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin. It specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat.
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Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein.
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Cellulitis

inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.
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Phlebitis

(pathology) Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.
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Cellulitis

An inflammantion of the cellular or areolar tissue, esp. of that lying immediately beneath the skin.
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Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein.
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Cellulitis

an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
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Phlebitis

inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
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