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Cellulitis, Suggested Amoxycillin And Clav AC, Fungal Infection. Should I Continue Or Other Suggestions?

I was in epworth hospital with cellulitis for a week - normally kefles ivf clears it up BUT it did not so they sent me home - I then went to a public hospital who did not admit me BUT gave me amoxycillin & clav AC 875mg/125mg because they believed that the cellulitis did not clear up as there may be some fungal infection as well - Is this tablet gping to do that do you think? I would love your opinion - THANKYOU
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Cellulitis is caused by bacteria streptococci which infects the subcutaneous tissue and leads to spreading infection. These bacteria are easily killed by the antibiotics prescribed to you. I suggest you continue your therapy and complete the full course of medications. If it does not reduce then I suggest culture sensitivity of the discharge from the cellulitis to detect appropriate antibiotics for the organism causing infection.
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Cellulitis, Suggested Amoxycillin And Clav AC, Fungal Infection. Should I Continue Or Other Suggestions?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Cellulitis is caused by bacteria streptococci which infects the subcutaneous tissue and leads to spreading infection. These bacteria are easily killed by the antibiotics prescribed to you. I suggest you continue your therapy and complete the full course of medications. If it does not reduce then I suggest culture sensitivity of the discharge from the cellulitis to detect appropriate antibiotics for the organism causing infection. Thanks.