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I got a puncture wound on my foot from the wire on a tomato cage. i washed with soap, poured peroxide on it and put a bandage. what else should i do?
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Have it evaluated.: Such injuries can potentially be dangerous as one may develop tetanus, or a number of other types of deep infections. If the wound was deep enough they may lead to bone infections. Have the wound properly evaluated and treated to avoid preventable complications.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Keep an eye on it: Also make sure your tetanus is up to date. You should make sure that the wound does not become infected - so look for signs of redness, pain and swelling. It also helps to have a physician look at it to make sure that you do not need to get on antibiotics.
Answered 3/1/2014
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