What is the best antibiotic for cellulitis?

Levofloxacin may also represent an alternative, but the prevalence of resistant strains has increased, and fluoroquinolones are best reserved for gram-negative organisms with sensitivity demonstrated by culture. read more

Antibiotics — Most people with cellulitis are treated with an antibiotic that is taken by mouth for 5 to 14 days. The "best" antibiotic depends upon an evaluation by your healthcare provider as to the likely bacterial cause of cellulitis in your case. read more

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