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My 12 year old got inyected with ancef and decadron because she was bitten by our cat. for how long i gotta watch for side effects and how long the antibiotic take to work if she had infection?
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Watch for drainage, swelling and increasing redness. The antibiotic should improve the infection within 24 hours. Follow up with your pediatrician for worsening and after completing the course. There should be no fever after two days of treatment typically.
Answered 7/12/2021
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