A individual presents with a right lower limb which is warm to touch, red and swollen, and is also running a low fever. Which of the following conditions would be the most likely cause of the condition?
a. Dermatitis.
b. Deep vein thrombosis.
c. Cellulitis.
d. Osteomyelitis.
c
Inflammation of cellular tissue associated with a fever
most likely indicates cellulitis.
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