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Hot glue gun wound on thumb. redness and swelling around the edges. had pus in center, now hardened greenish yellow color. couple days old, advice?
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Sound Infected.: When was your last tetanus shot? If it has been > 10 years ago or you don't know - should be repeated. At this point, medical assessment of thumb would be prudent.
Answered 1/18/2015
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