How To Tell If Wound Is Infected?

Increasing redness around the wound

Warmth around the wound

Swelling

Pain that is getting worse

Pus or cloudy drainage

Bad smell from the wound

Skin around the wound becoming hard or tender

Red streaks spreading from the wound

Fever or chills

Wound not healing or getting larger

Swollen lymph nodes near the wound

Feeling generally unwell

Darkening or discoloration of the wound or surrounding skin

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