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What Is The Red Streak Appearing In The Wound Caused By Glass Piece?
My 13 month old stepped on a small piece of glass yesterday afternoon, my husband thought he removed it all and cleaned the wound.. But she has a fever, the wound is red and hot and swollen and she has a red streak ,oving away from the wound . What could it be and what should we do
Brief answer: Your daughter has developed infection (cellulitis)
Detailed answer: The problems listed in your question like fever, wound which is red, hot and swollen due to glass piece injury are suggestive of infection caused by the germs on the skin. She needs to take antibiotic like Cephalexine and for the control of fever Paracetamil syrup or suppository will be sufficient. The wound needs to be checked for the collection of pus. etc and dressing should be done accordingly.
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What Is The Red Streak Appearing In The Wound Caused By Glass Piece?
Hi, Welcome to HCM! Brief answer: Your daughter has developed infection (cellulitis) Detailed answer: The problems listed in your question like fever, wound which is red, hot and swollen due to glass piece injury are suggestive of infection caused by the germs on the skin. She needs to take antibiotic like Cephalexine and for the control of fever Paracetamil syrup or suppository will be sufficient. The wound needs to be checked for the collection of pus. etc and dressing should be done accordingly.