An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes ... it is important to sanitize the wound and remove any debris to prevent infection. A laceration is a deep opening or tear in ...

instead of an internal infection. These skin lesions typically form across the hands, chest wall or buttocks. They may look like open wounds or bumps under the skin. Without treatment, nocardiosis ...

An infected cut can cause red skin, oozing pus, and a yellow crust around the wound. You may be more likely to get an infection if you have diabetes or an immune system disorder. You should see a ...

This article was medically reviewed by Tania Elliott, MD, who specializes in infectious diseases related to allergies and immunology for internal ... signs of infection in the wound such as ...

However, a small subset of women experience significant pain and a delay in healing secondary to infection ... with expectant management and perineal wound care, such as frequent sitz baths ...

A new bilayer fiber wound dressing using PLA and PVA with aloe vera and propolis supports healing, moisture retention, and ...

Treatment and recovery for a gunshot wound depend on the size of the bullet, where the bullet enters your body, and how soon ...

According to state inspectors, the immediate cause of death was MRSA cellulitis — a dangerous skin infection that stems from staph bacteria — caused by the open wound. A second nurse aide ...

Most cases of nocardiosis start out as lung infections, in which pus-filled cavities, or abscesses containing the bacteria, form in the lungs. This can cause symptoms such as chest pain, a cough ...