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Someone bit me and now i can't feel my thumb that well. should i go to a doctor?
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Prudent: The human mouth is full of bacteria. It is very important to catch and treat an infection of the hand or fingers quickly. Additionally the trauma could be the culprit. If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years - that is necessary.
Answered 1/19/2013
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