Cellulitis vs. Phlebitis

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.

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

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

inflammation of the walls of a vein.

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

Inflammation of a vein.

inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.

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

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

Inflammation of a vein.

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

inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)