Amy B. asked

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I had a small area on my finger that looked like a slightly open paper cut, possibly exposed to saliva from a student's mouth. Should I take antibiotics or just monitor the area?

November 14th, 2024

Daniel P. answered

If the cut was caused by a tooth scraping your knuckle, it's advisable to start antibiotics immediat...

November 14th, 2024

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