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Cat bite yesterday with cellulitis. on antibiotics. redness and swelling are increasing and expanding with streaks. should i return?
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YES: Cat bites infect rapidly and usually require dual or triple antibiotic therapies. If you were given 2 diffent oral antibiotics, stay on these for at least 10 days.
Answered 2/26/2019
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Pasturella infection: cat bites most commonly associated with pasturella infection. Soft tissue infection usually responds well to antibiotics but if a joint was violated and you have joint space infection, or abscess need IV antibiotics
Answered 2/27/2019
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