Common signs of infected burn include: Increasing redness around the burn Swelling or warmth surrounding the injury Yellow, green, or cloudy discharge Pus in the burn blister Bad odor coming from the wound Increased pain or throbbing Dark purple, brown, or black discoloration Fever or chills Red streaks spreading from the burn Many people notice these symptoms while trying to determine whether the burn is infected or healing normally
[] [DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] Piper ME, Schlam TR, Cook JW, Sheffer MA, Smith SS, Loh WY, et al
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This can result in permanent brain damage, disability, or death
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