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Hand cut yesterday

2018-06-18 20:27:26
Yesterday a cut had happened in a old blade on my wrist n it's bleed.. I applied boroline on it ,But at night headache was started,from today evening am feeling weak little fever has come,there is a a pain in my legs also, What to do ? is there any possibility to infection or septic ?
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rusted blade may cause tetenus although uncommon now infection possible so need betadine oint dressing and antibiotics for 3 to 5 days and antiinflamatory

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You have pointed out all the signs of infection so better get checked

Answered2018-06-19 03:37:45

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