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Can nitrofurantoin be used to treat cellulitis one the foot for diabetic patient? if not, what antibiotic can be used then to treat it quickly?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Culture: The wound should be cultured first since diabetics may be immunocompromised,examination by your physician suggested. Typically, Staph coverage and consider coverage for pseudomonas.

Answered 12/16/2019

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