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August 9, 2004Archives of Internal Medicine238 citations

Comparison of Short-Course (5 Days) and Standard (10 Days) Treatment for Uncomplicated Cellulitis

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MHMatthew J. HepburnDDDavid P. DooleyPSPeter J. Skidmore

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In patients with uncomplicated cellulitis, 5 days of therapy with levofloxacin appears to be as effective as 10 days of therapy.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9a4765e5bcb4e3b837671https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.164.15.1669
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