Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of cellulitis?

In the context of cellulitis, flu-like symptoms are not typically considered a direct sign or symptom of the condition itself. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues that presents with localized signs primarily affecting the skin.

Local redness is a hallmark of cellulitis as the area becomes inflamed due to the infection. Tenderness and painful swelling also accompany this inflammation; these symptoms are indicative of the body's immune response to the infection occurring in that specific area. In contrast, flu-like symptoms, which may include fever, malaise, or generalized aches, are more systemic and can be associated with a variety of infections but do not specifically point to cellulitis. While a person with cellulitis may experience systemic symptoms if the infection is extensive or if it has spread, these do not qualify as typical signs of the localized infection itself.