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Rpt staph infect' low l leg 3 x in 4 yrs 1st severe enuf to be hosp 1 wk, 2nd (jan 21) 21 day oupat iv antibiot. both times infect' got into lymph sys. now has rtnd but not in lymph sys. taking cefdinir. how can i address long term elimin' of this?

Q: rpt staph infect' low l leg 3 x in 4 yrs 1st severe enuf to be hosp 1 wk, 2nd (jan 21) 21 day oupat iv antibiot. both times infect' got into lymph sys. now has rtnd but not in lymph sys. taking cefdinir. how can i address long term elimin' of this?

: One of the most common underlying causes of repeated cellulitis of the lower leg is untreated venous hypertension and/or lymphedema. Evaluation by a phlebologist can allow either of these to be diagnosed and treatment started.

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One of the most common underlying causes of repeated cellulitis of the lower leg is untreated venous hypertension and/or lymphedema. Evaluation by a phlebologist can allow either of these to be diagnosed and treatment started.

Answered 5/21/2021

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A member asked:

Rpt staph infect' low l leg 3 x in 4 yrs 1st severe enuf to be hosp 1 wk, 2nd (jan 21) 21 day oupat iv antibiot. both times infect' got into lymph sys. now has rtnd but not in lymph sys. taking cefdinir. how can i address long term elimin' of this?

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