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My toes are infected under the nails?
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Get checked out: See a podiatrist for evaluation and treatment, this may be a localised problem, or a sign of something more insidious.
Answered 2/8/2015
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Treatment depends...: ...On whether the infection is bacterial or fungal. You will need to see a podiatrist for diagnosis and treatment options.
Answered 9/30/2013
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