5 Warning Signs Your Wound May Be Infected

Is Your Wound Healing?

Not all wounds heal normally. Some may develop infection without early care.

Increasing Pain

Pain that gets worse instead of better could signal infection.

Redness & Swelling

Spreading redness or swelling around the wound is a warning sign.

Pus or Bad Odor

Yellow discharge or a bad smell may indicate infection.

Fever or Warm Skin

Warm skin near the wound or fever may mean the infection is spreading

Learn how to treat and prevent wound infections.