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Is it ok to leave cellulitus of the ankle untreated for a week?
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Cellulitis: It's not ok to leave cellulitis untreated since it will e entry ally cause sepsis. ( infection of the blood) that could lead to death. You need to see a doctor ASAP
Answered 3/15/2016
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