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An infected wound is going to become quite red and tender. It may leak pus or whitish-yellowish pus may be visible underneath the skin. There will be red streaks trailing away from the wound.
An infection can become extremely serious because it means that bacteria has entered the wound site and is complicating proper healing. It may lead to a life threatening sepsis which is when your body becomes overwhelmed by toxic fluids.
What else can I help you with?
Does cigarette ash heal wounds or cuts?
The wound would likely become infected.
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 problems does Iodine solve?
Iodine is an antiseptic and helps to prevent open wounds becoming infected.
What attacks can goats survive from dogs?
Not many without veterinary attention as the wounds will become 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.
How can injury cause disease in animals?
The injury may cause tissues to be exposed through wounds, which subsequently become infected by bacteria and other organisms. For example, septic wounds and/or blood poisoning
What is the most common complication of laceration repair?
Risk of infection can be minimized by cleansing the wound thoroughly. Wounds from bites or dirty objects or wounds that have a large amount of dirt in them are most likely to become infected.
