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What Causes Yellow Fluid In Open Wound After Sinus Pilonidalis Surgery?

Hello I m having open wound after sinus pilonidalis surgery. It did not heal for a long time, almost 6 months, my doctor said to me that I ll be probably have to get another surgery soon to get my wound cleaned and stitched.However, my wound is not infected, as I keep it clean, for several months now I clean it few times a day. But know some watery like transparent, yellowish fluid is coming out of the wound, in moderate amounts. And Im not sure is it sign of infection or just normal body fluid that aids healing.
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Thanks for your query at HCM!
I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query!


I understand your query. I advise you must get fluid collected on swab for culture/sensitivity test bacteria and fungus.
Treat accordingly with the drug.
If sterile no need to worry.

Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query.
Take care!
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist
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What Causes Yellow Fluid In Open Wound After Sinus Pilonidalis Surgery?

Thanks for your query at HCM! I am Infectious Disease Specialist! I went through your query! I understand your query. I advise you must get fluid collected on swab for culture/sensitivity test bacteria and fungus. Treat accordingly with the drug. If sterile no need to worry. Happy to take more queries! You can also write a review for me. If you would like some more information, I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query. Take care! Dr. Sheetal Verma Infectious Disease Specialist