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Might a splinter cause an infection if it has been removed?
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Yes: 1) microscopic pieces may still be embedded in the tissue and 2) the splinter may have left behind bacteria, which can grow and cause the infection. Remember, an inflammatory response (pain, redness, slight swelling) is not necessarily an infection.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Wounds: Any break in the skin is an entryway for bacteria and other pathogens until fully healed by your body and its defense mechanisms.
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