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How to know if my scab is infected?
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Infection: Red? Warm? Swelling? More painful or tender? Puss? Red streaking? Swollen lymph nodes? Fever?
Answered 11/21/2015
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Infected: if it gets red, swollen, warm to touch or has pussy drainage.
Answered 9/29/2016
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