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How will i know if my surgical wound is getting infected?
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Drainage: The telltale sign of a wound infection is purulent drainage ("pus"). Other signs include redness, swelling, a fever, the wound edges separating, and blood-tinged drainage.
Answered 3/13/2017
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Surgical wound : There are several things to look for: redness, pain, drainage, change in drainage, swelling, odor, fever, chills, shaking (known as rigors). If you have any questions then i would recommend seeing the surgeon as soon as you can.
Answered 1/16/2013
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