What is Elbow, cellulitis of the?

Elbow, cellulitis of the: Inflammation of the skinaround the elbow due to infection (cellulitis) commonly occurs as a result of abrasions or puncture wounds permitting bacteria on the surface of the skin to invade the deeper layersof the skin. This causes inflamed skin characterized by heat, redness, warmth, andswelling. The most common bacteria that cause cellulitis include Staphylococcus( Staph) and Streptococcus (Streop). One can have an associatedlow-grade fever. Cellulitis generally requires antibiotic treatment, either orally orintravenously. Heat application can help in the healing process.