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Current Category: Infection In Bed Sore
Can bed sores cause cellulitis?
Yes. Cellulitis is a bacterial (usually staph or strep…) infection in the skin and the underlying connective tissue that usually is associated with pain, swelling and discoloration. Patients with open wounds caused by bed sores are susceptible to contracting cellulitis as the wound provides easy access for the bacteria to
read more »What are the signs of infection for people who have bed sores?
People with advanced bed sores (stage 3 or stage 4) are particularly susceptible to developing infection– both in the wound itself and potentially systematically. In order to minimize risk of infection, care should be taken to keep the wound clean and dry. Dressings should be changed on a regular basis…
read more »Is necrotizing fasciitis related to bed sores?
In rare circumstances patients with advanced bed sores (stage 3 or stage 4) may contract necrotizing fasciitis– also referred to as flesh eating bacteria. Because people with severe bed sores literally have an open wound, they are at a higher risk for contracting the infection causing bacteria that can cause…
read more »Is sepsis related to bed sores?
If your loved one has a bed sore and is later diagnosed with sepsis then there is a strong likelihood that the sepsis is due to the bed sore or open wound. Sepsis is an illness caused by infection in the bloodstream by bacteria.
Sepsis (also referred to as: severe …
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Information and medical contact resources for bed sore education and treatment.
- Bed Sore Glossary - definitions of common bed sore terms and phrases.
- Bed Sore Treatment Specialists - national compilation of wound care specialists, state-by-state, treating bedsores.
- Bed Sore Articles - articles and links to blog posts about bed sores.
- Bed Sore Research Studies - links to recent studies on prevention and treatment.
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