Question 1

can cuts be infected?

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Yes: Any break in the skin can become infected.

Question 2

how do i know if im infected

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COVID 19:  COVID contact? COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Testing can confirm.

Question 3

my cuts itch. are they infected?

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Uncertain.:  Redness? Swelling? Warmth? Tenderness?  Pain? Drainage?  Fever?  Last Tetanus shot?

Question 4

if infected how can it be cured

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Infected with what?: The what for infection will affect the what for treatment.

Question 5

what are symptoms of infected stiches?

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Redness: Redness around stitches , pain, discharge and occasionally fever.

Question 6

can bite injuries become infected easily?

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Yes: A lot of this has to do with where on the human body the person was bitten and the type of animal (to include a person) that did the biting.

Question 7

how would  i  know if my wound is infected?

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Signs of infection: Acute signs of infection include redness, swelling, pain, increase in temperature and drainage that is suggestive of pus. There are time an infected wound may show some or none of the signs but may have radiographic findings that suggest it. If you have any concern see a physician immediately for an evaluation.

Question 8

can you tell me if my bellybutton infected?

Accepted Answer

Infected Umbilicus: Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks,  purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever.  If this matches description of your navel - then please seek medical attention.  Take care.

Question 9

what can you do about an infected splinter?

Accepted Answer

Remove it: By far the most important thing, and usually the only thing needed, is to remove the splinter. The infection will then clear up. In rare cases of complications (e.g. cellulitis, lymphangitis (red streak), fever, etc) an antibiotic may be needed as well.

Question 10

how can i treat an infected bellybutton ring?

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: Without seeing this infection i would discuss hygeine and keeping the ring clean.  But, if antibiotics do not help then the temporary removal of the ring may be warranted until the infection is fully treated.

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