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I sliced my toe on a dirty wooden box and it started bleeding.i cleaned 2 hours later with alcohol.is there a chance that i could get a bad infection?
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Even Odds.: There is always a chance of an infection, no matter what the conditions are. Washing the area with soap and water helps, as does an alcohol bath. You next move is to keep an eye out for the classic signs of cellulitis or infection. Just to remind you, look for redness, swelling, pain and heat. Get to your doctor at the first sign of change. No time to waste.
Answered 8/23/2016
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