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1. lady gaga March 14th, 2010 at 8:39 am 1

   Pus or cloudy fluid draining from the woundPimple or yellow crust formed on the wound (impetigo)Scab has increased in sizeIncreasing redness around the wound (cellulitis)Red streak is spreading from the wound toward the heart (lymphangitis)Wound has become extremely tenderPain or swelling increasing after 48 hours since the wound occurred Wound has developed blisters or black dead tissue (gangrene and myonecrosis)Lymph node draining that area of skin may become large and tender (lymphadenitis)Onset of widespread bright red sunburn-like rashOnset of feverWound hasn't healed within 10 days after the injuryGood luck with your book,i hope it's a best seller. Source(s): Rn