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A member asked:

Husband had cellulitis and he received antibiotics and it went away initially but tonight leg hurts. is red and swollen.

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Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

See physician again.: Return to the physician ASAP. More aggressive treatment may be necessary.

Dr Keith and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

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