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Is it possible to have a infected wound or stitches without pain fever or throbbing ?
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Examination: Infection is diagnosed by observation or examination not by one or two symptoms.
Answered 6/2/2014
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Yes, so if in doubt: you should have your surgeon evaluate the possibility.
Answered 6/18/2014
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