A member asked:

Stepped on something in parking lot but didn't see. no obvious mark or bleeding an hour later. fear that i stepped on dirty needle. risk of infection?

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There should be: a tiny puncture wound where the needle went in. It sounds more like a bruise. IIf there was no bleeding,this would also argue against a needle. If you are not sure,get an xray of foot. It will certainly show a metallic foreign body like a needle. No risk of infection if no needle.

Answered 6/7/2016

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