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False about cellulitis

A
Abscess if any should be managed conservatively
B
Causes SIRS
C
Infection of subcutaneous tissue
D
Caused by strep. pyogenes
High-Yield Explanation
It is spreading inflammation of subcutaneous and fascial planes.    Infection may follow a small scratch or wound or incision. Causative Agents: Commonly due to Streptococcus pyogenes and other Gram +ve organisms. Sequelae Infection can get localized to form a pyogenic abscess.  Infection can spread to cause bacteraemia, septicaemia, pyaemia.     Often infection can lead to local gangrene.

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