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Infection is a possibility and could be due to a retained splinter or unhealed wound.
It would be best to get a blood test for complete blood count and CRP to look for infection. Also an xray can show foreign body like splinter in some instances.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu

Answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
Infection is a possibility and could be due to a retained splinter or unhealed wound.
It would be best to get a blood test for complete blood count and CRP to look for infection. Also an xray can show foreign body like splinter in some instances.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Aashish Raghu

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