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Cellulitis is an infection of dermis and subcutaneous tissues mostly caused by several types of bacteria (Strep and Staph bacteria are main cause of this very common medical condition).

1. Treatment at home for mild and moderate cases usually last 10-15 days.

2. Serious cases of cellulitis can last till' 25-30 days if hospital treatment last cca 5-7 days.

3. Recurrence case of cellulitis may be treated for several months (depends on severity of infection).

Generally, it is very hard to predict treatment period because every organism respond on antibiotics different.

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For legal issues will you need a lawyer to answer. Probably depends on what circumstances you get cellulitis. My personal opinion is that such choice is probably the last option. Cellulitis generally starts with minor skin trauma and main cause is bacteria.


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