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Leg infection from scratch nickel size burns and hurts when standing . bellow knee cap going on 3 weeks why?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Leg infection: you need some antibiotics to clear this infection. Get into see a doctor today.

Answered 1/5/2019

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