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Kobotan [32]
3 years ago
12

________ is a widespread acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Biology
1 answer:
olga55 [171]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Cellulitis

Explanation:

The infection of dermis and  subcutaneous tissues is called Cellulitis.. It is commonly seen in face and at site where skin is broken such as cuts, blisters, cracks, burns, injection sites, insect bites etc.  

It is caused by group A Streptococcus or Staphylococcus

Some of the common symptoms of this infection are –pain, edema and erythema and increased warmth.  

The old age adults are more commonly exposed to this disease. The extent of expose increases with obesity, edema and  opening in skins.  

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