A member asked:

Sliced finger open with scissors. washed it with soap & water & sprayed some dettol antiseptic wash & covered with plaster. can it still get infected?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: It can still get infected from bacteria on the scissors or on your skin surface. You did all the right things so you have done everything you could to prevent infection. Keep your eye on the wound and if it becomes red, swollen, painful, hot see your md.

Answered 3/8/2020

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