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Is cellulitas contagious? a friend of mine has it near her mouth
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Yes. : Yes. The best way to prevent the spread of infection is to avoid kissing, sharing beverages, lip stick/chap stick, etc.. Also hand washing is key in preventing the spread of infection as well; this goes for the affected person as well as all others in close contact. Take care.
Answered 10/19/2016
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Yes: it takes several days of antibiotic therapy to make one non-contagious.
Answered 7/27/2014
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