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My girlfriend has an open wound and she dipped it in the ocean in the bahamas is she gonna get sick?
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Wound care: Not necessarily. Keep the area clean with warm water and soap. The ocean is notoriously filled with bacteria though, so keep a good eye on it. If it looks like it's getting infected, get it evaluated immediately. Signs of infection include warmth, redness, and increased drainage.
Answered 8/11/2014
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