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Broken big toe and red, is it infected?
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Fracture blister: Following a fracture, it is common to have a blood blister form over the area. It is only possible for an infection to occur if the skin has been broken.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Possible: This is not uncommon after a fracture. You may want to have your physician rule out gout. Best of luck!
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