A 51-year-old member asked:
my cuts itch. are they infected?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Uncertain.: Redness? Swelling? Warmth? Tenderness? Pain? Drainage? Fever? Last Tetanus shot?
Answered on Aug 6, 2020
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Probably not: Unless it starts draining pus or the redness expands beyond the bite site. Put ice on it, don't scratch anymore and monitor. Dr. C
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