Bacterial cellulitis, erysipelas or lymphangitis

**Definition:** Diffuse, spreading infections of skin and soft tissues by a range of bacterial organisms, most commonly beta-haemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. The clinical presentation is dependent not only on the organism but also on the manner in which it invades the tissues.

**Exclusions:** - Eosinophilic cellulitis