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How can you tell if an ingrown toenail is infected?
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Drainage: Infections may have redness, pus, drainage, swelling and pain. Don't treat yourself, see your local podiatrist.
Answered 1/11/2015
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Cardinal signs : Of infection include pain, redness, swelling, pus.....
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