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A member asked:

3 weeks ago i got a lil splinter in my thumb.i was unable to remove the splinter.now a bump has formed under my thigh.do i have a staph infection?

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Possible: If this has been 3 weeks ago and it is not painful and draining pus then probably not. Your body is certainly reacting to it and creating a small scar around it. It is probably not a bad idea to see someone to perhaps have it removed.

Answered 1/5/2019

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