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By mistake my friend scratches his nail to my body and suddenly blood comes out...what will happen...will there be any any infection occur to me. By his nail scratch
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Yes.. Treatment depending on the severity of injury.... Do direct online consultation  by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment
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