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How do u know if you have an infected toe?

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See a doctor: Infections usually present with swelling, redness and sometimes drainage if there is an opening in the skin. Infections are typically due to bacteria and usually are treated with antibiotics.

Answered 2/5/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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Pain, swelling, red: Pain, swelling redness are signs of a local infection. People may later develop systemic signs of infection which including fever and chills if the infection is severe.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Infected or not : Basic signs of local infection: pain, redness, inflammation, warmth.

Answered 10/18/2016

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