A patient suffered a laceration of the shin three 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 presence of pain, warmth, redness, and swelling around an infected wound, along with the presence of purulent exudate, is characteristic of cellulitis. Contact dermatitis typically presents as a rash in response to an irritant or allergen. Folliculitis involves infection of hair follicles and presents as red, tender bumps with pus. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition that leads to the development of painful bumps and abscesses in sweat gland-bearing areas of the body.

A Patient Suffered a Laceration of the Shin Three Days