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What does it mean if my cut turned green after i disinfected it?

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CUT INFECTED: The cut that you cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and disinfected with betadine but turned green discharge maybe infected. You need antibiotic cream and maybe oral antibiotics.

Answered 7/3/2017

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