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My mom has paronychia and there is pus coming out her nail fold , is this pus contagious, can it infect me after i touch it?
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Skin is Barrier: Nope. Of course you should wash with soap and water. But, in general the skin is a good barrier to infection.
Answered 8/30/2018
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