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Is the infection in my thumb contagious even though i am taking antibiotics and soaking it regularly?
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Usually not: Unless it's herpetic whitlow, I wouldn't worry too much about it spreading to other people. However, people who come into contact with you should practice standard hand washing hygiene always.
Answered 3/1/2016
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