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Is The Smell From The Wounded Finger Due To An Infection?

I injured the tip of my finger badly about 4 years ago. The doctor sewed it up and it healed but is slightly deformed throughout the nail bed and one side of the finger with at least some feeling loss. A week ago I smashed the same finger tip and will obviously eventually lose the nail. Today I noticed it had a funny smell. No drainage, but still an odd smell. Cleaned it well and bandaged it but I am wondering if the smell may indicate an infection and if it is serious enough to see a doctor?
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern.

If I am your doctor I advice you that it is not possibly a infection. Infection is associated with swelling and discharge and color changes. All such symptoms are not seen in your case so it is not a infection. Even if you feel it is infection you can start with antibiotics like cefixime under your doctors guidance.
I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,
Wish you a very good health at health care magic.
Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.
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Is The Smell From The Wounded Finger Due To An Infection?

Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that it is not possibly a infection. Infection is associated with swelling and discharge and color changes. All such symptoms are not seen in your case so it is not a infection. Even if you feel it is infection you can start with antibiotics like cefixime under your doctors guidance. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.