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 ...

The studies done, the data gathered and the methods adopted for prevention of wound infection are described in this report. The prophylactic use of antibiotics was stopped in the area served by ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

The danger of active wound infection should be recognized and early treatment with large doses of diphtheria antitoxin should be given. Forty-eight and 42%, respectively, o f the strains from contact ...

Wounds are breeding grounds for microbes such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. Wound infection can cause delayed healing, loss of skin grafts (where healthy skin is removed from an unaffected area of ...