What often causes cellulitis?
a. Herpes zoster
b. Candida albicans
c. Human papillomavirus
d. Streptococci or staphylococci
ANS: D
Streptococci, staphylococci, and Haemophilus influenzae are the organisms usually responsible for cellulitis. Herpes zoster is the virus associated with varicella and shingles. C. albicans is associated with candidiasis, or thrush. Human papillomavirus is associated with various types of human warts.
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