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Is The Red Rimmed Injury Infected?

I stepped on something in the grass and cut the bottom of my bare foot about 24 hours ago. Now the wound is red-rimmed and there are two lines radiating away from the wound. It s obviously infected, but it s also Memorial Day, and the ER at Cape Cod hospital will be the stuff of nightmares. Can this wait until tomorrow..?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that, you can wait for tomorrow there is no harm in waiting rill tomorrow but you can't wait more than that. Til tomorrow you can start with the any of the antibiotic ointment present at home. Also maintain hygiene by cleaning and dressing till you attend the hospital.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
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Is The Red Rimmed Injury Infected?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that, you can wait for tomorrow there is no harm in waiting rill tomorrow but you can t wait more than that. Til tomorrow you can start with the any of the antibiotic ointment present at home. Also maintain hygiene by cleaning and dressing till you attend the hospital. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.