Question
im 82 and have  diabetes.my  last tetanus  shot was 3 momths less then 5 years may 2016 wlll be 5 years since last tetanus   went barefoot 2 of my toes  stepped on carpet tacks I did not see any  blood.next norming moticed snall looked like paper cut ine 1/4 inch,soaped it with bacteria soap next morning and put neo-sporin. 2 days passed no pain or swelling /just paper like  cut small l line 1,4 inch no redness or paid,concerned aboit cellitius and tetanus,the tacks were not under the carpet just  it was wooden stick eith nais syicking up nothing over nail  bed,after 2  days   j bavs a small line 1/4 incf not swooleh or warm.how long will symtons of celliutis start showing upis diabetics with celliutis in big toe hard to cure

Answer
Dear Howard,
This Orthopedic Chicago Podiatrist located in West Loop 60661, Roscoe Village 60618, Ukrainian Village 60622, Elmhurst 60126 & Bartlett 60103 says,
It usually takes 24-48 hours for an infection to show. That said-it could take a few more days if low grade & gently festering-would probably see signs some signs-redness, warmth, swelling, and pain (but not with neuropathies.
Hope this helps & Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos,Dr Svetlana Zats, Dr Mariano Rivera, Dr Ryan Holmbeck & Dr Kevin Massard
Chicago 60661, 60618 & 60622, Elmhurst 60126, Bartlett 60103 Podiatrists
Board Certified swimming or wearing a knee bin Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661

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