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Help please? how serious is an infected blister?
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Depends on severity.: Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks, purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Serious symptoms warrant medical evaluation.
Answered 7/27/2014
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