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Yes. Especially if the infection spreads from the localized initial site and becomes a systemic disease. When this happens it is called septicemia, sepsis, SIRS, blood poisoning, etc. When the whole body is affected by the infection many systems can be seriously impacted, such as the kidneys, nervous system, heart, liver, etc. If these organs/systems fail, people can often die. Additionally, high fevers and dehydration from the infection can kill if the infection is not adequately treated in time. People have been known to die from infections that began as minor infections such as acne, dental infections, appendicitis, small cuts, puncture wounds, wounds from minor surgeries, wounds/ulcers (on the feet especially), burns, bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, etc. When there are fever, redness, drainage, abscesses and other signs of infection, no matter how small, treatment should be initiated and if no improvement is seen within a few days or if the fever gets very high, seek a medical professional's exam.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoWounds that are infected can go to the point of gangrene when left untreated in the right conditions.
Even aside from gangrene, there is the potential for it to go septic (often referred to as blood poisoning), which is potentially fatal.
Though, it all depends on the type of wound/infection...
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∙ 12y agoYES. The bacteria in the wound can spread if it is not treated.
Better get it treated :D
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Your father has open wounds and has worms. Is it good to have worms?
Normally no. Maggots are sometimes used to help treat wounds, but other worms are generally a bad sign. Some bad worms are heart worms, round worms, tape worms, pin worms, and hook worms.
Why should wounds be kept covered?
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What organisms benefits from the relationship between oxpecker and hippoptamus?
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Which scientist studied how wounds heal?
Rudolf Virchow
What is Irrigation and debridement of wounds?
Irrigation and Debridement simply means the doctor (in my experiences this would be a surgeon) reopens an already present wound which seems to be infected, washes it out with a sterile solution, removes any dead tissue that is causing the infection, and closes the wound again. It is helpful for facilitating the healthy regrowth of tissue in the area and restoring normal function (relevant if the site is a joint or a hand). A common population to perform this on are prior burn victims, as burns have a tendency to get infected and close slowly, but it can be done for a wide variety of injuries.
Does cigarette ash heal wounds or cuts?
The wound would likely become infected.
What you horsetail used for in warriors?
The leaves are chewed up and applied to infected wounds.
first aid materials and their uses?
bandages=covering wounds(etc.) from getting infected by bacteria alcohol pads=cleaning wounds(etc.)
How are maggots helpful?
They can clean some infected wounds by eating all the dead flesh.
Does marigold actually stop wounds from getting infected warrior cats?
yes its true
What kind of injures did civil solders have during the civil war?
Bullet wounds, which could get infected.
What attacks can goats survive from dogs?
Not many without veterinary attention as the wounds will become infected.
What problems does Iodine solve?
Iodine is an antiseptic and helps to prevent open wounds becoming infected.
Is hydrogen peroxide good for wounds?
Yes it is good for you. It cleans the germ's, so you don't get infected
What is used to treat wounds?
Um......... bandages, I guess. But first you have to wash the wounds in cold water, then put a bandage or a cloth on the wound to cover it up and it won't get infected.
Why are alcohols not used as antiseptics applied to wounds?
Alcohol is a great surface disinfectant, but does not penetrate tissue. Most deep wounds will get infected underneatht he surface, hence antibiotics are better.
How was Joseph lister's work important?
it was important because before him people were dying from surgery because the wounds got infected. so he invented phenol to clean the tools and wounds.
