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Diagnosed with cellulitis on left shin. today is 7th day of 10 day bactrim. decreased redness and swelling (2-3" in diameter day 1) do i need 10 days?
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Yes, you need to: follow the health care professional's advice to the letter. Stopping early can lead to a rebound that might be much more serious or extensive. You wouldn't want to eventually lose your foot just to save three days of antibiotic therapy!
Answered 11/27/2017
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