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What Causes Yellowish Discharge From A Dog Bite Site Post Treatment?

Hi, my daughter was bitten by a dog 1 week ago. She had 12 stitches put in 6 days ago, and I had to bring her in 2 days ago for infection. The area around some of the stitches is still a little red, not as much as it was, but her arm is still leaking a yellowish-reddish substance. I am concerned it is still infected...could it be serous fluid or exudate, or another infection?
                                                                 
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Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concerns with your daughter. She had a dog bite 6 days ago and had stitches placed. You were concerned enough to take her back to the doctors due to continued redness and drainage. The redness has improved and I assume this is after she was given antibiotics. If the redness is improving the drainage could be serous drainage of the tissue as it heals. I recommend your continue to monitor the wounds. Clean the sounds gently with gentle soap and warm water. If the redness does not improve or the drainage increases or she develops a fever then seek medical attention.

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What Causes Yellowish Discharge From A Dog Bite Site Post Treatment?

Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concerns with your daughter. She had a dog bite 6 days ago and had stitches placed. You were concerned enough to take her back to the doctors due to continued redness and drainage. The redness has improved and I assume this is after she was given antibiotics. If the redness is improving the drainage could be serous drainage of the tissue as it heals. I recommend your continue to monitor the wounds. Clean the sounds gently with gentle soap and warm water. If the redness does not improve or the drainage increases or she develops a fever then seek medical attention. Hope this answers your question. Please contact HCM again for your health care questions