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Can you tell me how i can survive a deep penetrating wound?
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Have it evaluated.: A puncture wound is caused by an object piercing the skin and creating a hole such as from stepping on a nail. Such injuries can potentially be dangerous as one may develop tetanus, or a number of other types of deep infections.
Answered 3/25/2014
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