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Stitched wound

2017-08-27 23:38:43
I did self harm and had to get stitches did with a razor blade I had used but I've been cleaning it the last time after I cleaned it. On the bandade bit there was yellow leakage. And bit of blood but I thought I would clean a day early and I noticed it has got more red. Is it infected
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Yes it is infected

Answered2017-08-28 07:45:26

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