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I have a bad cut on my leg for a few weeks that i think might be infected. it has a red bumpy rash around it and it produces discharge.
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Infected laceration: Needs medical evaluation. Sometimes incision and drainage or and antibiotics
Answered 8/17/2014
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See a Doctor: If you think you have an infect duct, please clean with Hibiclens and then apply an antibiotic ointment. See a doctor. Go to Urgent Care.
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