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Can i restart sulfa antibiotic for cellulitis after 72 hr lapse to be sure infection is 100% gone? took for 5 days b4 & im ok. wd 5 more day suffice?
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Depends entirely: Upon location and severity of infection, and the sensitivity of the bacteria to the particular antibiotic. It would be impossible to tell in forum such as this.
Answered 3/22/2014
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Be very careful: You risk overtreatment with antibiotics - the SINGLE BEST way to get a nasty resistant infection like MRSA, pseudomonas or worse. If you don't need more antibiotics its not good to use them. Is there fever, redness, heat, swelling, pain, or any other reason you need more antibiotics? If not, you probably do NOT need more antibiotics of any type. More is NOT better & may be worse! Be careful!!
Answered 12/26/2018
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