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I burned my arm 4 days ago and think it might be infected. what should i do?
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Seek medical care: Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks, purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever. If you have an infected burn - encourage you to have it medically evaluated. Take care.
Answered 7/27/2014
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