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*Health Issues>>>Infectious Diseases issues>>>Is the disease known as Cellulitis a symptom of Aids? |
Issue I have a relative who has this condition and she is worried. Best Tip No. But it is a symptom of a poorly functioning immune system. Most likely due to poor circulation. A common problem with diabetics and people with peripheral vascular disease. I see lots of people who have cellulitis who never even think to ask if its related to AIDS/HIV. Why would she think this? If its on her mind, get tested. Others cellulitis is more common with diabetic patients. It can be common also amoung a varity of disorders not ness. AIDS. i hope this helps nursing student no. It can be a RESULT of AIDS, tho. All cellulitis is is a skin infection. It can be caused by many different things. It may be secondary to another condition, or it may be the only thing wrong. It is not an indicator of AIDS. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/en... THIS PAGE HAD LOT INFORMATION Skin infection - bacterial Localized skin redness or inflammation that increases in size as the infection spreads Tight, glossy, "stretched" appearance of the skin Pain or tenderness of the area Skin lesion or rash (macule): Sudden onset Usually with sharp borders Rapid growth within the first 24 hours Warmth over the area of redness Fever Other signs of infection: Chills, shaking Warm skin, sweating Fatigue Muscle aches, pains (myalgias) General ill feeling (malaise) IF SHES WORRIED , TELL HER TO DO AIDS TEST it i not necessarily a symptom of anything. i had it when i was 2. and have never had it since. does she have any other health problems that make her worried about AIDS? she should get tested if only to put her mind at rest. |
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