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3 months ago i banged my big toe - lt turned purple but my toe nail did not fall off. is there a risk of infection? pic http://i.imgur.com/sx5nyoa.jpg
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Fungal: The nail trauma will loosen the plate and this can allow fungus to enter. Keep it clean.
Answered 5/14/2013
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Possibly: Whenever there is trauma to the nail bed there is an increased risk of fungal infection.
Answered 3/27/2013
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