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My 3 yo has a cut. i've been putting abx ointment on it. when i took the band aid off there was a small amount of green pus. is that normal?

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Infection: That can be an early sign of infection. Clean the cut well, at least twice a day, and keep putting the antibiotic ointment on. If it is showing more redness or more pus, see your doctor.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/17/2018

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A member asked:

My 3 yo has a cut. i've been putting abx ointment on it. when i took the band aid off there was a small amount of green pus. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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