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can cuts be infected?
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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
Yes: Any break in the skin can become infected.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
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Provided original answer
bandage until some healing has occurred. Change bandage when soiled/ wet or at least daily. Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know
when you last had one or if the wound is dirty & it has been more than 5 years since last shot. Get care for any significant infection.
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Hi Dr, I've got some cuts from falling off my bike, I'm not sure if they're getting infected?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Redness: Look for redness,swellling,warmth,pain or drainage of pus at sites. These would indicate infection.
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