A member asked:

After a cat bite, my finger got infected and badly swollen. how long should it take for the antibiotics to take effect and the swelling to go down?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Infection: It should take24-36 hours for the swelling to go down. Soaking your finger in warm water and it helps for the swelling to go down.

Answered 2/18/2016

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