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Do rose thorns need to be living to cause certain fungal infections and other issues or can store bought ones also cause problems if pricked?

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Specializes in Medicina General

They can : They can, but if the thorn is outside your body just clean the area, you should be fine if you have your vaccines in order.

Answered 2/15/2020

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