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I have a wound from a seizure and the scab feels soft there is no pain though. is this still sign of infection?

Q: i have a wound from a seizure and the scab feels soft there is no pain though. is this still sign of infection?

: The infection is usually associated with tender (pain) and redness (inflammation) around the scab. If there is no such finding, it is not infected.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The infection is usually associated with tender (pain) and redness (inflammation) around the scab. If there is no such finding, it is not infected.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/24/2022

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A member asked:

I have a wound from a seizure and the scab feels soft there is no pain though. is this still sign of infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Singh agreed

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