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What do infected stitches look like and can there be a fever?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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Infected stitches: Will look red, feel hot, look swollen around them, ± pus, ±fever, increased tenderness, pain. If in doubt, see doc for suture check & treatment if infxn has set in.

Dr Kuhnley agreed

Answered 1/5/2020

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A member asked:

What do infected stitches look like and can there be a fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Dr Kuhnley agreed

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