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My mother has a large nasty open wound from surgery, it is turning yellow, black & skin is bright reddish purple in area, what could this be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Think Infection: The wound may be infected and tissue possibly becoming dead. It needs to be seen by the surgeon. May need cleaning and/or antibiotics.

Answered 2/24/2014

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it evaluated: Discoloration can be a result of an infection. Have it evaluated to avoid preventable complications.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 5/1/2017

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