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I have an open fracture on a finger since last saturday the cut is healing but it is now warm infect?
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Maybe: If you have an open fracture that is warm, tender, or unusually red you should have it reevaluated finger infections needs immediate attention with antibiotics since the finger swelling spreads quickly due to rich blood supply in this area.
Answered 7/2/2015
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Yes: You might need antibiotics if it is infected u need to have this evaluated.
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