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Why are deep puncture wounds from a stick or nail tricky?

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  1. They seal over and can trap germs deep inside
  2. They always heal within a day
  3. They never need cleaning

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References

  1. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cuts and puncture wounds medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000043.htm Checked 2026-10-21.
  2. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cuts and puncture wounds medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000043.htm Checked 2026-10-21.

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