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Eye cellulitis, er said its mil, sent home with oral antibiotics. had now fever initially. now that she had her first dose , shes got a fever. at another er now. could this progress to meningitis quickly? how long would it take for that potential?

Q: eye cellulitis, er said its mil, sent home with oral antibiotics. had now fever initially. now that she had her first dose , shes got a fever. at another er now. could this progress to meningitis quickly? how long would it take for that potential?

: Meningitis very unlikely, especially if an appropriate antibiotic. But do have close followup with ophthalmologist, and stay on top of her symptoms. Should start to do far better by 5-7 days, so, do not worry unless things get more intense, and new symptoms develop.

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Meningitis very unlikely, especially if an appropriate antibiotic. But do have close followup with ophthalmologist, and stay on top of her symptoms. Should start to do far better by 5-7 days, so, do not worry unless things get more intense, and new symptoms develop.

Answered 4/2/2022

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A member asked:

Eye cellulitis, er said its mil, sent home with oral antibiotics. had now fever initially. now that she had her first dose , shes got a fever. at another er now. could this progress to meningitis quickly? how long would it take for that potential?

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