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Accident wound
Is dressing required for this wound? I had stitches before near the wound area and I got hurt again, should I start dressing the wound?
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Please keep the wound open and clean it at least twice a day and apply an antibiotic ointment over it.
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Look out for any foul smell or pus collection at the site and for any systemic symptoms like fever which would point to an infected wound.
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Dressing is not need for the same
Apply Muprimocin ointment 2-3 times a day and keep away from dirt
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