Cellulitis in infant

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Asked for Female, 2 Years

My niece has been diagnosed with cellulitis in the eye and her left eyebrow s swollen and red and eye is closed for the last 5 days. She's on antibiotic thru IV since last Thursday. There is improvement but very little and slow. Wanted to knw does this take so much time or shud v consult for 2nd opinion. She's admitted in hospital since Thursday.

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Dr. Aman Malik Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 14 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aman Malik

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 14 yrs exp Delhi

Yes it does take time . Don't worry You are in good hands Iv antibiotics will help it treat as fast as possible .. but it may take one week to 15 days

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