3. Improper Injections
Improperly performed injections can also be a direct cause of cellulitis. Again, the bacterial infection would enter the system through the broken skin and travel through the body from there. Cellulitis is a skin condition that mostly affects the dermis, though it can penetrate further or travel to other parts of the body if the infection is left to rage untreated.
A little discomfort from an injection can be normal, and even a little itching can be chalked down to a simple reaction to the skin being irritated. You should look for any signs of redness, swelling, warmth, pain or itching – especially if it doesn’t go away in a few minutes to hours. If this is combined with a fever, then it could be cellulitis.
Of course, it’s not just injections performed by untrained medical staff that can trigger cellulitis: It is also often seen in cases where people have shared dirty needles.