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What is a doctor do when treating an infected glass cut?

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Several things: An infected wound is treated by opening the wound to allow for drainage, frequent washing with soap and water, and possibly antibiotics. The wound should also be inspected for retained foreign material whether it be glass, wood, rocks, metl.

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Answered 4/13/2013

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