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I think a burn on my inner right calf from a bike exhaust might be infected. it's all red around it, and hurts when i stand and it leaks yellow water?

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Dr. Mary David answered

Sounds infected: You need to be seen ASAP since this needs to be treated.

Answered 8/23/2014

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A member asked:

I think a burn on my inner right calf from a bike exhaust might be infected. it's all red around it, and hurts when i stand and it leaks yellow water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary David answered

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