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Effectiveness of Cephalexin versus Cefadroxil in Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department

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In [patients discharged from the emergency department with a first-generation cephalosporin], [is cephalexin superior to cefadroxil] [at reducing return to ED or family doctor within 2 weeks of initial visit, resolving signs/symptoms faster, or decreasing time to return of normal activities]?