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Just found out i have cellulitis froma fall, started antibiotics (only taken one thus far) and am terrified. what do i do? will the anti biotics fix i
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Antibiotics: YES. Make sure you follow up with your physician, It is important to finish all of your antibiotic therapy.
Answered 8/10/2015
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It depends: Cellulitis is usually very treatable with antibiotics, depending on which bacteria is causing it, which antibiotic you are on, and the location. Ultimately, with time, it will either improve or it won't--that is really the only way to tell for sure. You should take the antibiotics as directed by your physician and follow up with them if it is not improving.
Answered 11/27/2017
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They should fix : it the bacteria you have causing the cellulitis are sensitive to the antibiotics you are taking. It takes several days to see a change. Make sure you follow up with your doctor if you have any concerns.. Ask if they did a culture with sensitivities.
Answered 1/27/2015
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