A member asked:

Mom has rash on ankle from previous surgery incision performed 4 months ago. the rash is getting wider and redder but no fever. what could it be?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Infection?: This sounds like a delayed wound infection, especially if it is tender to touch. Or perhaps there is a deep infection involving the bone (osteomyelitis). Lack of fever is good, but it still could be an infection. She should contact the doctor who did the surgery ASAP.

Answered 3/3/2018

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