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I cut my finger on a slicer at work i got a techness shot and stiches do i need to take antibotics?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

No not unless infect: No you do not need antibiotics unless the cut is infected.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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A member asked:

I cut my finger on a slicer at work i got a techness shot and stiches do i need to take antibotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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