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How do i know if my abrasion is infected?
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Rubor,dolor,tumor: Redness(rubor), swelling(tumor), pain(dolor), are the cardinal symptoms of inflemmation and infection. Pus on the surface or draining pus or fever would also be signs of infection.
Answered 1/7/2013
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Rubor,Dolor,Tumor: The classic signs of inflamation are redness(rubor), swelling(tumor) and pain(dolor). Pus on the surface or in drainage and fever would also be signs of infection.
Answered 1/7/2013
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