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I have a cut on my elbow. i think it might be infected. a red streak is going up my arm but i think i got that from work. there is no pus coming out o?

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Go to nearest: ER for evaluation immediately. You have an infection that is spreading rapidly.

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Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

I have a cut on my elbow. i think it might be infected. a red streak is going up my arm but i think i got that from work. there is no pus coming out o?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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