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Blood cultures were obtained in 79 (60.3%) incidents, with 9 (11.4%) returning positive. <jats:italic>Streptococcus agalactiae<\/jats:italic> was the most isolated bacterium (5 of 9; 55.5%).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The cellulitis prevalence and recurrence rate in extremity lymphedema were 12.6%, and 56.6%, respectively. Strongest indicators of cellulitis were increased affected limb circumference and elevated CRP level. 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