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infected wound ↔ pain

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Pain is a primary clinical symptom of an infected wound, as evidenced by the fact that infected wounds are characterized by increased or worsening pain [1], [2], [3], and [4].

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Healthy vs. Infected Wounds: A Clinician's Guide - Net Health nethealth.com Net Health 3 facts
referenceInfected wounds exhibit specific clinical characteristics: delayed healing or wound breakdown, friable or discolored granulation tissue, purulent drainage (yellow or green with potential foul odor), increased tissue hardening (induration), increased pain and tenderness, redness/swelling/warmth extending beyond wound margins, and potential systemic symptoms like fever, chills, or malaise.
claimAn infected wound is defined as a wound where harmful bacteria or other pathogens are replicating, characterized by signs such as increased pain, redness, swelling, pus-like drainage, delayed healing, fragile or discolored tissue, foul odor, or generalized signs of illness.
claimInfected wounds are characterized by redness and swelling (edema) that spread beyond the wound margins, excessive warmth, and pain that worsens or remains unrelenting.
How to tell if a wound is healing or infected - OSF HealthCare osfhealthcare.org Alyssa Smolen · OSF HealthCare 1 fact
claimSigns of a potentially infected wound include progressively increasing pain, bleeding, the presence of discolored (green, yellow, or brown) liquid or pus, foul odors, and symptoms of nausea or vomiting.