Greg Hunt has been hospitalised with cellulitis. So what is it? And how serious is it?
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Mr Hunt was diagnosed with cellulitis on Wednesday, a day after being admitted to hospital with a suspected infection.
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As Health Minister, Greg Hunt is no stranger to hospitals. But this week, he s found himself playing an unfamiliar role patient.
Mr Hunt was diagnosed with cellulitis on Wednesday, a day after being admitted to hospital with a suspected infection.
In a statement, his office said he was on the mend and is expected to be discharged in the coming days .
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Before COVID-19, as Yashu Dhamija describes it, when a patient presented with an itchy, painful allergic reason known as contact dermatitis, doctors had to put on their detective hats to identify the cause.
Contact dermatitis can result from allergens in detergents, skin-care products, and more, and a doctor and patient often work together to find the irritating culprit. But mid-pandemic, when the rash appears in telltale areas of the face, it s often clear where the blame lies: