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Puncture wound to the finger webbing while cutting food. what should i do? made it bleed myself, then put gauze between fingers.
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Be seen: Any puncture wound can be serious. Be seen by your physician to determine if you need antibiotics, stitches, or a tetanus booster.
Answered 5/6/2012
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