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Sat-oyster cut on foot cleaned w/ peroxide, iodine, bacitracin ointment but signs of infection. should i go to urgent care or can i wait until tomorro?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Uncertain: If significant signs of infection - would certainly be seen. When was your last tetanus shot? If it has been more than ten years - it should be done promptly.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 3/13/2020

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A member asked:

Sat-oyster cut on foot cleaned w/ peroxide, iodine, bacitracin ointment but signs of infection. should i go to urgent care or can i wait until tomorro?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Beck agreed

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