9 Symptoms of an Infected Cut You Should Never Neglect

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Yellow pus that appears on the scrape is a normal tissue-healing process that doctors called Granulation tissue, such substance doesn’t have a bad odor and generally, people are confusing it with the real pus.

However, if you observe a green pus that is foul-smelling, then it is a clear sign of infection that should be treated immediately.

#8 – You feel sick

Feeling sick and not in a good shape is not always linked with having a skin infection; but if the infection spreads, the body will not maintain a stronger counter-attack, which could lead to nausea, fever, mental confusion, diarrhea and feeling out of sorts.

If you have a sort of permanent wound that involves the above-mentioned symptoms, then it is definitely a bad sign of severe infection that getting more dangerous.

#9 – The infection is getting more serious

Scrape infection can intensify into a serious threat, that could happen overnight. Severe infections may develop staphylococcus bacteria (a specific kind of bacteria that exists in our body) that invades your body and creates toxicity in the bloodstream.

A popular type of infection that is developed by staphylococcus bacteria is Cellulitis, which is normally restricted to the feet and the lower legs. Its symptoms include swelling, sores, redness and intense pain.

So, if you have any of these symptoms, try to contact your doctor as soon as you can to prevent any severe disease.