How to identify and treat an infected wound

A wound infection occurs when microbes (bacteria, fungi ...) get through a cut in the skin, when it does not carry a type of protection, disinfectant or antiseptic . The microbes are installed in the tissues of the wounds preventing their healing and worsening their condition. A wound can be a tear,

A wound infection occurs when microbes (bacteria, fungi ...) get through a cut in the skin, when it does not carry a type of protection, disinfectant or antiseptic. The microbes are installed in the tissues of the wounds preventing their healing and worsening their condition.

A wound can be a tear, a cut, a burn ... Deeper wounds, caused by bites, large burns or deep ulcers, including cuts made during surgery, las are the most likely to become infected . However, small wounds, if not treated properly, can also become infected. Infection is very frequent in wounds that have broken edges, with incoming, protruding and sinuous.We help you identify and treat an infected wound. Symptoms of infection in a child's wound

How to know that a wound is infected? The pain, redness and swelling, as well as secretions, are signs that leave no doubt that a wound is infected. Wounds that are slow to heal or not improve with treatment are also almost always infected. In addition,

infection is a common risk in this type of injury , especially if it is an extensive cut and caused by a sharp object.Anyway,

it is very important to clean the wound, because once an infection has occurred it is more complicated because a resistant bacterium may have lodged. All care will be little when it is observed that the wound causes and presents: - Redness

- Pain
- Feeling of local fever
- Sensation of punctures and stitches
- Inflammation and swelling at the edges
In addition to these symptoms, if the infection has an advanced stage, you will notice presence of:

Pus (accumulation of dead white blood cells)

Fever
General discomfort
Treatments to stop the infection of the child's wound

The most important thing inside a wound and to avoid an infection is not both to treat it but to try to avoid infection by doing good care and a good cleaning of the wound at the time it has occurred, and maintaining a

periodic cleaning of this wound. Anyway, if the infection has already appeared,

if it is a localized infection , possibly doing a good washing, doing a good drag with the gauze, avoiding for example the cotton because it releases fibers that can impede and create Healing problems, using a good antiseptic, may be enough to control the infection.Combat infection of a wound and relieve its symptoms, also

will depend on the severity of the injury . To stop the infection and help promote healing of the wound, it is advisable that the wound be evaluated by a doctor because he will surely indicate the appropriate medications. Health care should be sought in the event that the child:Has a fever