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Is Bactrim Effective In The Treatment Of Cellulitis?

My friend had a lumpectomy December 29th had a recheck with surgeon awaiting one more test result for identifying or recommending tx tonight she went to ER with what was termed cellulitis they rx Bactrim does that make sense if my info is correct I was thinking more like cephalexin I am retired from health care profession. thank you.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Bactrian is effective for mild cellulitis. If the symptoms are severe you can switch to higher-end antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Is Bactrim Effective In The Treatment Of Cellulitis?

Hello, Bactrian is effective for mild cellulitis. If the symptoms are severe you can switch to higher-end antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician