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I fell a week ago and skinned my knee really bad.... its really tight and yellow and red in color. is it infected?

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Sounds like it is: Based on your description, your knee is probably infected. I recommend that you seek medical attention to determine if it can be treated topically or if you need oral antibiotics.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 8/28/2015

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A member asked:

I fell a week ago and skinned my knee really bad.... its really tight and yellow and red in color. is it infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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