A member asked:

Is betadine or peroxide and a gauze pad enough to clean my stitches without getting infected?

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Infection prevention: It depends on the wounds and the location of the wound.If the wound is clean like at home with a knife, or surgical or fall at home, then betadine or peroxide will be ok.But if the wound is dirtyfrom outside, or animal bite etc, then a use of antibiotic cream and some time aral antibiotics will be recommended to prevent wound infection.

Answered 5/26/2012

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