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How do i know if my daughter's pierced ear is infected?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See below: If it's infected it would look red, swollen, inflammed and warm and tender to the touch. There might be some surulent drainage from the hole.

Answered 4/3/2013

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