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How Long Does Cellulitis In The Lower Leg Take To Get Cured?

My husband has cellulitis on lower leg diagnosed 3 days ago given two lots of antibiotics after 2 days it had got worse and spread. He has been in hospital on iv antibiotics for 36 hrs. How long should it take to notice a difference in colour and reduced swelling?
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Generally it takes around five to seven days depending upon the severity of the illness.
For complete cure it takes around two weeks.
regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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How Long Does Cellulitis In The Lower Leg Take To Get Cured?

Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Generally it takes around five to seven days depending upon the severity of the illness. For complete cure it takes around two weeks. regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain