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Can Infection Be Transmitted Through A Cut On Hand?
i cut my hand while cleaning the catch outside my apartment, nothing major just around the knuckles. anyway i fear that my open cuts were exposed to fecal matter and toilet water from unclogging the pipe. i cleaned my hands afterward with antibacterial soap and also took a shower. should i be worried about infection or ecoli? what should i be on the lookout for?
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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It is possible that infection can occur though the risk would have been reduced with the use of anti bacterial soap.
Signs and symptoms of infection are: redness, swelling, increased warmth, tenderness, discharge from the cut
You can watch for these indicators. You may want to apply a topical antibiotic to further reduce the risk.
I hope this helps
It is possible that infection can occur though the risk would have been reduced with the use of anti bacterial soap.
Signs and symptoms of infection are: redness, swelling, increased warmth, tenderness, discharge from the cut
You can watch for these indicators. You may want to apply a topical antibiotic to further reduce the risk.
I hope this helps
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