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Puncture Wound (cont.)

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Puncture Wound Symptoms

  • Puncture wounds usually cause pain and mild bleeding at the site of the puncture. It is usually fairly obvious if a person is cut. However, small pieces of glass may cause puncture wounds that a person may not notice at first.
  • Infection may cause redness, swelling, pus, or watery discharge from a puncture wound that is not noticed or not treated properly.

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