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Could you die from third degree burns?
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Yes: Especially if it covers a significant surface area or the lesions become infected.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Yes, if extensive: Only if the burns affect a large area. Majority of burns present with different depths of burn injury. See a plastic surgeon or a burn surgeon and they will be able to evaluate the burn injury and give you the appropriate information.
Answered 1/24/2014
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