A 22-year-old female asked:
what antibiotic is used for cellulitis?
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Dr. Vitaliy Krol answered
18 years experience Infectious Disease
Cellulitis: Uncomplicated cellulitis is most commonly caused by strep bacteria and usually can be treated with any penicillin group of antibiotics. More complicated forms of cellulitis with possible abscess require drainage of an abscess and antibiotics based on culture results.
Answered on Jan 24, 2020
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