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A member asked:

I caught staph cellulitis on my toe 2 days ago--what should i do for it?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See a Dr.: You will placed on antibiotics. You may also need wound care.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2012

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Go to the doctor.: Likely, you need to be on an antibiotic, and you may or may not need drainage of the infection all depending on the presentation.

Dr Beresh agreed

Answered 9/29/2012

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