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How to tell when a toe is getting infected?

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Redness, pain: The general signs of a skin infection on the toe or other parts of the body include redness, pain, tenderness to touch as well as discharge. You may have 1 or more of this symptoms as a sign of an infection.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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Cardinal signs: Of infection are redness, swelling, pus, and heat, pain can also be a sign.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/1/2019

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