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Doctors at Saline Memorial Hospital confirmed the cellulitis but could not confirm the pedicure was definitely the source of the infection. Dr. Michael Pafford said Pedicures and manicures aren't the only that cause it, but we definitely we do see it associated with that..
Cellulitis occurs when certain types of bacteria enter through a cut or crack in the skin. Cellulitis is commonly caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria. In 50 to 60 percent of cases, skin injuries such as cuts, insect bites, or surgical incisions are the cause of the infection.