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I have a cut on my hand gardening. what should i do now?
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Clean with soap: Clean wound. If you have not had tetanus in over 5 years see your doctor for shot and if swelling develops see doctor for treatment of possible bacterial or even fungal infection.
Answered 6/8/2018
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