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A 32-year-old female asked:

I stepped on an old nail 2 days ago and it punctured my foot now the top of my foot is red and swollen and sore. idklast tetanus shot. is it too late?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kahn
Dr. Jeffrey Kahnanswered
46 years experience
See a podiatrist : You need to be seen immidately. In addition to needing a tetanus booster you need to be treated for a probable infection, should have an x-ray and may require surgery to clean the wound.
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Dr. James Bottiggi
Dr. James Bottiggianswered
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No: needs tetanus but also evaluation to check for cellulitis/infection or even if bones are involved
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