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I stepped on a thorn today and didn't treat the wound, what to do?
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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 12/24/2020
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