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What skin infections can happen if a knife is used to remove skin nodules?
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Skin infection: Anything on the knife or on the skin can be tracked into the open wound and cause infection, especially if there wasn't appropriate hygiene practiced before. If there is redness/swelling/pain to the area, see your doctor. Common organisms would be strep and staph (including mrsa).
Answered 10/4/2016
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