Infections after surgery result from harmful germs, with Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas bacteria being the most common culprits. "SSIs, and specifically DSWIs [deep sternal wound ...

Up to 5% of people who have surgery can develop an infection — which can prolong healing and lead to dangerous complications, studies have shown. Additionally, chronic wounds affect around 6.5 ...

Eliana was kept in neonatal intensive care for 131 days after birth, developing a life-threatening infection on her neck. The ...

Often, evolving infection may present with post-surgical erythema that progresses ... Daily inspection of the wound is crucial. Checking blood for ESR and CRP may assist with monitoring the ...

Learn essential surgery recovery dos and don'ts to heal faster and avoid complications. Critical tips for proper wound care, ...

A surprising treatment option helped a Texas girl who developed a dangerous wound soon after she was born prematurely.

The result has been near disappearance of surgical-wound infection as a problem in this hospital. Most surgeons 6,7 will agree that 7 infections in 1740 wounds (0.4 per cent) is creditably low ...

Live maggots outperform traditional surgery in healing chronic wounds. Medical maggot therapy shows faster recovery times and ...

In 2016, the American College of Surgeons and Surgical Infection Society recommended ... A strong recommendation was given for the use of wound protectors to decrease the incidence of SSIs after ...

They're rare, but they do happen. If you're going to get an infection, it's usually in the first month after your surgery. Your wound could be infected if you have: Fever Delay in your healing Pus ...

Krystal DeVos gave birth to her daughter Eliana prematurely, leading to a severe wound on her neck. She described how doctors ...