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Cellulitis for 16 days (eczema related). 14 days on cloxaciline and now 4 days on cefirax. symptoms improving but very slowly. should i be worried?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cellulitis: responds VERY slowly to ORAL antibiotics! As long as there is steady improvement NOT to WORRY! However if there is worsening (spreading) you may require a short course of IV antibiotics! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 4/24/2016

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