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Can mild cellulitis heal without antibiotics? or are antibiotics always necessary?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Mild cellulitis: You can try dealing with mild cellulitis by closely monitoring the situation

Answered 5/13/2018

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