Inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis due to an infection is termed:
A)scabies
B)cellulitis
C)paronychia
D)albinism

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Cellulitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis and subcutaneous layers due to an infection. Scabies is a parasitic infestation of the skin, paronychia is an infection around the nail bed, and albinism is a genetic disorder resulting in a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes, and is not related to inflammation.

Inflammation of the Connective Tissue in the Dermis Due to an Infection