An infected cut can cause worsening symptoms of pain, itching, or warmth. You may also have other signs of an infection, such as pus and fever. Treatment may require antibiotics.

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Heads up: Your body is trying to tell you something How to treat a cut and prevent infections. Preventing an infected cut begins by properly cleaning the wound soon after a break in the skin occurs.