Cellulitis is relatively common, frequently treated in outpatient settings, and in most cases, uncom plicated by lymphadenitis, lymphangitis, erysipelas, or necrotizing fasciitis. These findings may help re solve conflicting health-care provider views of the infection. In addition, the vast majority of cellulitis cases did not require emergency room or in-patient treatment. This information can be used by both hospitals and community health clinics for health services planning. Further research is needed in order to understand how comorbid conditions may predis pose individuals to cellulitis infection and cellulitis recurrence.