What are the complications of cellulitis?

What are the complications of cellulitis?

Cellulitis can be dangerous if the infection is severe or spreads. Some people need intravenous (IV) antibiotics in the hospital. You may develop a skin abscess that requires draining.

Rarely, these complications may occur:

• Sepsis or bacteremia (blood infections).
• Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacterial infection).
• Osteomyelitis (bone infection).