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Is it bad if i accidentally cut myself on construction equipment now scab is yellow?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wound: No, not necessarily. If there is yellow pus, increasing swelling, redness, heat, tenderness or red streaking - those are problems. What was your last tetanus shot? If it has been more than 10 years or you don't know - then it should be repeated. Take care.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

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