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Can Salmonella Be Cause After Getting A Cut In Finger?
I cut my finger while cutting raw poultry. The cut is not deep. I washed it with antibiotic soap. I wrapped it. It stopped bleeding quickly. The only thing I am worried about is salmonella. Should I be worried? If yes, is there anything I can do right now? Can I wait until tomorrow morning?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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It can wait until the morning. Since you washed the area with antiseptic solution, it is unlikely that any problems should occur.
You can monitor for any evidence of infection such as increasing swelling, increasing pain, discharge, increasing redness.
If there is any evidence of infection then you can see your doctor for assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps
It can wait until the morning. Since you washed the area with antiseptic solution, it is unlikely that any problems should occur.
You can monitor for any evidence of infection such as increasing swelling, increasing pain, discharge, increasing redness.
If there is any evidence of infection then you can see your doctor for assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps
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