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A member asked:
Have a sore on thumb from black mold splinter. splinter is out. angry red outline brown background and green center with 2 red dots. what to do?
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Infection: you need to get seen since it sounds like you have an infection and may need antibiotics. Do not delay much longer since it sounds like the infection is getting worse.
Answered 12/22/2014
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