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I was diagnosed with cellulites on the rite knee plus water on the knee as well. the swelling is still bad redness after 6 days on antiboctics?
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Should have improved: Please get seen by your physician asap. Sometimes antibiotics need to be changed. This should not be ignored.
Answered 10/13/2016
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