Cellulitis is an infection of the dermis and subcutaneous layers of the skin. One challenge in treating the disease is that it is often difficult to identify the causative agent; although β-hemolytic Streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus are the most common causes. In addition, patients who recover from the disease are susceptible to recurrent infections. Here, we briefly review cellulitis and describe a patient's 24-year struggle with recurrent streptococcal cellulitis noting how the patient was negatively affected by changes in care.
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