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Cut on left hand middle knuckle. self defense looks septic from tooth mark. joints starting to pain?

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Dr. Richard Thompson answered

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Serious injury: Human bites are a serious injury and must be seen and evaluated. Please seek in-person evaluation immediately.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 2/23/2021

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Septic?: See your Physician or Urgent care. If cut is truly septic, you may require debridement and antibiotic. You may also need to have you tetanus shot renewed.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/21/2021

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