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Recently i had a wound of scratch by nail on a chair, next day i went for a massage, now im worrying about any infections through oil via my wound.
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Watch: Signs of infection include swelling, redness, warmth and possible discharge. If it becomes infected, you will likely see one or all of these signs.
Answered 3/13/2020
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