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Sores in nose is this a bacterial infection ?

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Maybe: Could be bacterial. Could be viral. Could be fingernail. If it is accompanied by discharge and crusting, and if it fails to self resolve after several days to a week, it might be bacterial and require an antibiotic.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2019

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