NCIt definition : Inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues caused by a bacterial infection.
Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain to the affected area.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An acute, spreading infection of the deep tissues of the skin and muscle
that causes the skin to become warm and tender and may also cause fever, chills, swollen
lymph nodes, and blisters.; NICHD: An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with induration and erythema.; FDA: Inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues caused by a bacterial infection.;