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I have cellulitis in my knee. it is now the 6th day, 4 of which i have been on bactrin, and it is now a purplish, redish, grey color and hard. bad?
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Cellulitis on Knee?: Having daily follow up might be best plan before the cellulitis becomes worse. Might need to switch antibiotics??
Answered 9/2/2015
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