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I cut my finger (very shallow, small, superficial) on plastic broom and washed with soap immediately after and then used hand sanitizer. i think i already know the answer but is there risk of infection?

Q: i cut my finger (very shallow, small, superficial) on plastic broom and washed with soap immediately after and then used hand sanitizer. i think i already know the answer but is there risk of infection?

: Very minimal risk of infection. You should keep the site dry in the next 24 hours.

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Very minimal risk of infection. You should keep the site dry in the next 24 hours.

Answered 5/29/2021

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A member asked:

I cut my finger (very shallow, small, superficial) on plastic broom and washed with soap immediately after and then used hand sanitizer. i think i already know the answer but is there risk of infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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