Yes. These people are very low-level scumbags and have to be psychopaths. I believe that the mother was the one who cut open her daughter's stomach and instigated this entire nightmare of a crime.
Anyway, I had to research cellulitis to see if it was contagious. It isn't, but poor personal hygiene can cause this condition. The use of scalpels to lance the cellulitis can't be true unless Cortney was a total idiot.
Here's what AI had to say:
Is cellulitis from poor hygiene?
AI Overview
Yes, poor hygiene can contribute to cellulitis, as it increases the risk of bacteria entering breaks in the skin, but it's not the sole cause; cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection that happens when germs like strep or staph get in through cuts, scrapes, insect bites, or dry, cracked skin, so good hygiene (regular washing, keeping skin moisturized, caring for wounds) helps prevent it.
How Poor Hygiene & Skin Care Lead to Cellulitis
- Bacteria Entry:
Bacteria (like Streptococcus and Staphylococcus) live harmlessly on skin but can cause cellulitis if they get into deeper skin layers through breaks.
- Broken Skin:
Dry skin, eczema, athlete's foot, cuts, blisters, and even insect bites create entry points for bacteria.
- Dirt & Grime:
Poor hygiene allows dirt and bacteria to accumulate, increasing infection risk, especially in small wounds or dry areas like feet, notes Royal Podiatry and Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
JMO.