A patient suffered a laceration of the shin 3 days ago and today presents with a painful, warm, red swollen region around the area. The laceration has a purulent exudate. The clinician should recognize that the infected region is called:

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The symptoms described, including a painful, warm, red swollen area around a laceration with purulent exudate, are characteristic of cellulitis. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin.

A Patient Suffered a Laceration of the Shin 3 Days