what causes infections of thumbs in children that suck their thumbs?

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what causes infections of thumbs in children that suck their thumbs?

2007-01-14 06:49:43 · 2 answers · asked by lnewby4 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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the older the child gets, the harder they are able to suck on their thumbs. This causes more damage to the skin. Bacteria and other yuckies are all over...but also in their mouths...anything they touch can cause an infection...

2007-01-14 06:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by outofmymind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they suck it raw and the bacteria in their mouth cause an infection.

2007-01-14 06:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by dolfyn0223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋