Wound Infection: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Wound Infection

Streptococcal Infection

Puerperal fever - uterus is infected C. Surgical scarlet fever - surgical wound is infected D. Myositis - muscle is destroyed E. [atsu.edu]

Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections in the lymph glands. [healthlinkbc.ca]

All wounds should be kept clean. Watch for signs of infection. If you think your wound is infected, see your health care provider. [simcoemuskokahealth.org]

Staphylococcal Infection

Staph skin infections can also occur spontaneously in healthy people without any open wound. [nyulangone.org]

Staph is one of the most common causes of skin infections and can cause serious wound infections. [rch.org.au]

Treatment at NYU Langone Our doctors prescribe antibiotics to manage staph infections. If possible, they drain infected wounds. [nyulangone.org]

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Postoperative streptococcal wound infection. JAMA 1970 ; 213 : 1189 –91. 40. Anonymous. Hospital outbreak of streptococcal wound infection – Utah. [doi.org]

CONCLUSIONS: Victims of venomous snakebites should be admitted for close monitoring of secondary wound infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease, has been identified as a possible risk factor for primary septicemia and wound infection by Vibrio vulnificus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gas Gangrene

Gas gangrene results from dirty lacerated wounds infected by anaerobic bacteria, especially species of Clostridium. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

We hypothesize that sugars, which have been used throughout history to prevent wound infection, may represent a nutritional signal against gas gangrene development. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] noun Rapidly spreading gangrene occurring in dirty wounds infected by bacteria that give off a foul-smelling gas. [en.oxforddictionaries.com]

Lymphadenitis

infection, the development of an acute infectious disease, or after surgery; chronic lymphadenitis, which is the result of a long-term infectious process or progression of [en.medicine-worlds.com]

In the group allocated to undergo surgery, 12% of the patients developed a postoperative wound infection. [academic.oup.com]

Depending on the duration and intensity of the inflammatory process, there are: acute lymphadenitis, which is characterized by a sudden onset and occurs as a result of wound [en.medicine-worlds.com]

Skin Infection

infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diagnosis of Wound Infections: Current Culturing Practices of US Wound Care Professionals. Medscape from Wounds 14(9):314-327 [On-line information]. [labtestsonline.org]

OBJECTIVE: Diagnosis of wound infection can be challenging because it relies on a combination of clinical signs and symptoms that are often nonspecific. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Enterococcus

infection mitigation in combat-related wounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Patients with Enterococcal wound and soft tissue infections were identified using the hospital data base, their incidence of soft tissue/wound infections calculated, drug [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient was treated for the wound infection and was later on discharged after three weeks of hospital stay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Klebsiella

Strains of Klebsiella grimontii were isolated from human blood cultures, wound infections, antibiotic-associated haemorrhagic colitis and faecal carriage. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

wound. [livestrong.com]

Mechanical ventilators, indwelling tubes that drain urine, burns and open wounds all favor the development of klebsiella infection. [livestrong.com]

Pseudomonas

Common hospital-associated P. aeruginosa infections include bloodstream infections, pneumonia (lung infection), urinary tract infections, and surgical wound infections. [everydayhealth.com]

In hospitals they cause, for example, wound infections, infections of the urinary tract, pulmonary infections and sepsis. [dzif.de]

They may trigger catheter-associated urinary tract infection, infection of the lower respiratory tract, wound infection, or sepsis. [bode-science-center.com]

Staphylococcus Aureus

All SSIs occurred within 30 days of surgery, with deep wound infections accounting for 50% of all SSIs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Infections with MRSA may be minor, such as pimples and boils, but serious infections may also occur, such as surgical wound infections and pneumonia. [riversidehealthcare.ca]

One way of getting MRSA is to make direct contact with a wound infected with MRSA. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Umbilical Hernia

infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mean operative time was 67.45 min and the average hospital stay was 3.8 days. 2 patients had wound infection, 3 patients developed seroma and 1 patient had an ascitic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Postoperative morbidity (2%) consisted of superficial wound infection (7), hematoma (3), and seroma (1). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva due to infectious agents or allergens that may irritate the covering layer. Patients present with follicles on the eyelids and a thin, watery purulent discharge from both eyes. There is ocular pain, redness (hence the name pink eye) and eyelid and periorbital[…] [symptoma.com]

Ischemic Ulcer

Wound healing rate was 63.3% and independent risk of unhealed wound was dialysis and wound infection. [academic.oup.com]

Alternatively, the wound itself may be infected, without systemic effects. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Within each wound grade there are four stages: clean wounds (stage A), nonischemic infected wounds (stage B), ischemic noninfected wounds (stage C), and ischemic infected [care.diabetesjournals.org]

Appendectomy

Duration of surgery, length of hospital stay (LOS), and postoperative wound infection were recorded. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The groups were compared in terms of operative time, postoperative pain, postoperative wound infection, other morbidities and length of hospital stay. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[Superficial wound infections after colorectal surgery and appendectomy-favourable effect of Alexis wound edge protector] Stockholm: The HTA Center of the Stockholm County [crd.york.ac.uk]

Ventral Hernia

The other two recurrences were one which occurred superior to the mesh at a suture site and one who developed a wound infection postoperatively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Early wound complications included subcutaneous wound infection (18), deep wound infection (17), dehiscence (13), fistula (2), and suture sinus (2). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of wound infection Overuse of diathermy Result in more necrotic tissue in wound; this increases the incidence of wound infection Prophylactic use of mesh Reduces the incidence [intechopen.com]

Appendicitis

All wound infections that required readmission or were classified as deep wound infection were identified as a major complication. [doi.org]

Due to smaller incisions, the laparoscopic approach may be associated with reduced postoperative pain, reduced wound infection rate, and shorter time until return to normal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mentioned wound infections were assumed to be superficial wound infections (in the ABT and APP group respectively 5 and 6 patients). [doi.org]

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

BACKGROUND: Sternal wound infections after pediatric cardiac surgery are uncommon but can be morbid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Non-Healing Wounds and Infections Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help heal some types of wounds and infections in the following ways: Diabetes and radiation therapy destroy [virginiamason.org]

HBOT is used to treat wounds, infections and air or gas bubbles in the blood (embolism). [henryford.com]

Pilonidal Cyst

There were no wound dehiscences in the PEF group and one wound infection. There was one wound dehiscence and one wound infection in the LFP group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Since the wound is being left open to heal, there is little risk of an actual wound infection. [surgerygroupofla.com]

Wound infections, wound separation, and wound drainage is also fairly common. [surgicalconsultantsaurora.com]

Diabetic Ulcer

They should be assessed regularly for signs of wound infection, remembering that infected wounds are often minimally symptomatic, displaying only exudate, odour or mild discomfort [clinimed.co.uk]

For diabetic wound infections: Initial course of antibiotics is 1-2 weeks for mild infections and >3-6 weeks for moderate to severe infections. [ahpnetwork.com]

A wound dressing should be selected to support a moist wound environment, prevent further trauma, treat / prevent infection, manage exudate, control odour and protect the [clinimed.co.uk]

Skin Ulcer

There was concern about the use of a non-sterile, non-standardised procedure but there were no reports of wound infection from its use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The goals of treatment are usually: Keep the ulcer or wound infection-free, usually through topical antibiotics. Absorb any excess discharge. [web.archive.org]

Terrasil Wound Care guards against bacterial infection while promoting healing and reducing inflammation at the wound site. [aidanceproducts.com]

Osteomyelitis

Common complications include postoperative haemorrhage, haematoma formation, wound infection, wound dehiscence and flap/graft necrosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Preventing osteomyelitis The best way to prevent osteomyelitis is to prevent skin and wound infections. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

wound infection lt Klausimas Nr. #, kurį pateikė E. [lt.glosbe.com]

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Dressings containing inidine and silver may aid in managing wound infection. Occlusive dressings should be avoided for infected wounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is associated with chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and wound infections often resulting in lower extremity amputations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Despite their popularity, their use on infected wounds is controversial. [doi.org]

Osteomyelitis of the Foot

The chapters are organized based on anatomic location of the wound and infection, allowing clinicians easy access to relevant treatment options. [springer.com]

[…] and infection yet preserve optimal foot function after surgery How to incorporate advanced techniques like flap surgery, minimally invasive procedures, or local delivery [amazon.com]

Grading: Diabetic Wound Severity Not infected Wound without purulence or inflammation Mild Infection Wound with purulence and inflammation Localized infection that does not [fpnotebook.com]

Cellulitis

S. pyogenes may cause serious wound infections following human bites. In such cases, the patient should be closely followed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If your wound infection was severe and you need additional treatment, you may stay in the hospital longer. [summitmedicalgroup.com]

Its application in the treatment of actively infected wounds post-Cesarean is not well documented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Bone

Dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma (DDCS) is a rare but highly malignant primary bone neoplasm, which is resistant to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. There remains uncertainly as to the best treatment of this disease and how to improve its prognosis. In this paper we reported a case of DDCS and reviewed the related[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acetinobacter

Others are mainly found in hospitals where they are responsible for hospital-acquired infections, especially wound infections, pneumonia and meningitis. [dzif.de]

Acinetobacter may also “colonize” or live in a patient without causing infection or symptoms, especially in tracheostomy sites or open wounds. [tn.gov]

The most common Acinetobacter infections include: pneumonia bacteraemia (blood stream infection) wound infections urinary tract infections Diagnosis Antimicrobial resistance [gov.uk]

Incisional Hernia

Wound infection was a risk factor for both wound dehiscence and incisional hernia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

wound infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: These results support previous findings identifying wound infection and high BMI as risk factors for both wound dehiscence and incisional hernia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa has frequently been reported as the cause of nosocomial outbreaks of burn wound infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The antiseptic management is an integral part of the management of wound infections and is essential to control wound infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here we characterized ceftolozane-tazobactam-resistant P. aeruginosa strains recovered from a patient who was treated with this agent for 6 weeks for a recurrent wound infection [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Venous Stasis Ulcer

Complications consisted of postoperative thrombophlebitis (2%), wound infection (2%) and wound infection with ulcer necrosis (1.5%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Alternatively, the wound itself may be infected, without systemic effects. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] typically show inadequate repair due to insufficient perfusion or wound infection. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Vascular Graft Infection

[…] complication, and wound infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Two patients with open wound infections and synthetic grafts had localized uptake only on leucocyte scanning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Both patients had a history of postoperative wound infection after their graft placement. [casereports.bmj.com]