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A member asked:
Please let me know if there is anything i can/should do for an infected puncture wound?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes - go to the ER : Or an acute care clinic. You may need wound care to include debridment, tetanus shot ; possibly antibiotics. Take this one seriously. Be well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Timing is important.: If redness resulted immediately following the puncture wound it could be a result of histamine release and not infection. If redness, pain, swelling developed days later then that could be consistent with infection. If the latter occurred you should seek medical attention.
Answered 6/11/2017
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