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My daughter was given antibiotics for cellulitis in eye, tomorrow is her last of 14 days, swelling is gone but still a little red, is this normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Likely: Some residual redness is probably okay in a situation like this if you're unsure if your doctor a call.
Answered 9/22/2013
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It could be: Cellulitis around the eye is serious because if untreated, it may spread to orbit, sinuses, and meninges. If your daughter is a small child, she would have initially been treated with intravenous antibiotics. If the cellulitis is completely cured, it usually should not stay red. It should not be painful, tender, or swollen. If any of these symptoms is present, take her back to the doctor.
Answered 9/12/2013
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