How to Tell If a Wound Is Infected: 9 Warning Signs and When to Call a Doctor

Redness that spreads, drainage that changes color, a wound that suddenly smells or hurts more — this plain-language guide explains the nine warning signs of wound infection, which ones need a same-week clinician visit, and which ones mean call 911 or go to the emergency room today.

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