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  "sources": "Cellulitis and erysipelas - disease-level clinical article (cellulitis-clinical.txt) · IDSA Practice Guidelines for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections 2014 · Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023 (cefadroxil monograph) · Egyptian National Drug Formulary - Antimicrobial 2023 (cephradine monograph)",
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        "RED FLAG - The admission criteria are failed outpatient treatment, an immunocompromised patient, rapidly progressing erythema, inability to tolerate oral medication, or cellulitis near an indwelling device.",
        "RED FLAG - Necrotizing fasciitis red flags (pain out of proportion, crepitus) require immediate surgical referral, not oral antibiotics.",
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