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Could i get any infections if i got cut on leg from sharp piece of metal (not rusty?
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Yes: Yes. If this is a deep cut, or there is redness, swelling, or drainage that looks like pus you should have this evaluated by a physician.
Answered 3/1/2013
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Rusty nails: Any opening in the skin, the body's protective layer, can result in a chance of infection. In the future, before bandaging, always wash the wound with copious amounts of clean water, .
Answered 1/5/2019
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