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What do you suggest if my scraped leg hurts; is it infected?
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Not necessarily: Injuries to the leg can cause pain. Signs of infection can include: increased swelling, redness, tenderness, ^ pain, warmth, red streaks, purulent drainage, swollen lymph nodes or fever. If this describes your leg scrape then please seek medical care.
Answered 5/30/2019
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