Wound infections are one of the most stubborn complications after general surgery. They increase pain, hospital stays and ...

Consensus criteria for postoperative spine infection unite wound, imaging, biomarkers, histology, and microbiology, including a pathognomonic culture rule, enabling more consistent diagnosis and ...

If you have any injury with open skin, you need to take care of it to avoid infection. Keeping a wound clean, washing your hands before touching it, and following any instructions from your doctor ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Key Takeaways An infection can slow down the healing process of a wound.Poor blood circulation hampers wound healing because it limits oxygen supply.People who ...

Laura Bamford emerges from the exam room after spending about an hour with a regular patient. He’s smiling, and she’s beaming. Actually, Bamford looks relieved. She just drained the patient’s abscess.

Dear Doctor: My boyfriend let a friend of his pierce his earlobe and cartilage, and both places got infected. He says things will get better on their own, but I’m worried. What should he be doing?

Occasional cuts and other types of wounds happen, and the best way to help prevent them from getting infected is by cleaning them with lukewarm water and mild soap. However, if a wound does get ...

I am going to be frank with you. When it comes to packing an abscess, I absolutely hate it. There is something so barbaric to the idea of shoving a foreign object into someone and telling them to come ...

Tunnels underneath the skin’s surface mean yourwound isn’t healing well. Tissue is being damaged, and without the right care, even more serious complications can occur. An open wound is an unsettling ...

The holiday season brings family gatherings, festive meals, and long-awaited celebrations. Unfortunately, this time of year ...