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I have a wound on my arm that's infected. not sure what infection so what should i do?

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Dr. Randolph Wong answered

Medical attention: Infected wounds can rapidly degenerate to life or limb threatening situations. Seek emergency medical attention if there is no improvement.

Answered 1/24/2013

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Wound on arm: You need to see a clinician for an evaluation before this gets out of hand. At that visit, they can culture the wound appropriately and initiate antibiotics.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I have a wound on my arm that's infected. not sure what infection so what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Randolph Wong answered

Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Dr Alves agreed

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