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While i was washing very dirty dishes,my finger got cut by a knife(bleeding).i continued to wash dishes after getting the cut.also had another cut(healing).then,i handwashed dirty clothes.can this washing cause infection/blood infection due to cuts?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Infection.: There always a chance that you could get a local infection about the cut. Remember, even water coming from the sink is not clean - it contains bacteria. Put some antibiotic ointment (like Bacitracin, available over the counter) on the cut once daily and cover with bandage until healed.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

While i was washing very dirty dishes,my finger got cut by a knife(bleeding).i continued to wash dishes after getting the cut.also had another cut(healing).then,i handwashed dirty clothes.can this washing cause infection/blood infection due to cuts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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