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  2. Exudate - Wikipedia

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    For example, the specific gravity of the transudate is usually less than 1.012 and a protein content of less than 2 g/100 mL (2 g%). Rivalta test may be used to differentiate an exudate from a transudate. It is not clear if there is a distinction in the difference of transudates and exudates in plants.

  3. Tropical ulcer - Wikipedia

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    It has been known to leave the victim with different colors such as bright red, blue, green, and a rare color change of orange. Deep tissue invasion: Infection may spread deep to the subcutaneous tissue, but rarely involve the bone. [6] Chronic ulceration: Characterised by thick rim of fibrous tissue around the ulcer edges. [6]

  4. Brilliant green (dye) - Wikipedia

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    Zelyonka. Brilliant green has been used to color silk and wool.. It is indicated for disinfection of fresh postoperative and post-traumatic scars, umbilical cord of newborns, abrasions, cuts, and other violations of the integrity of the skin, in the treatment of purulent-inflammatory processes of the skin - hordeolum ("barley"), meibomite, blepharitis, pyoderma, local furunculosis ...

  5. Pus - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 October 2024. Fluid produced by inflammatory infection For other uses, see Pus (disambiguation). Medical condition Pus Eye with conjunctivitis exuding pus Specialty Infectious disease Pus is an exudate, typically white-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during ...

  6. Abscess - Wikipedia

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    An abscess is a localized collection of pus (purulent inflammatory tissue) caused by suppuration buried in a tissue, an organ, or a confined space, lined by the pyogenic membrane. [26] Ultrasound imaging can help in a diagnosis. [27]

  7. Anaerobic infection - Wikipedia

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    Skin involvement in subcutaneous tissue infections includes: cutaneous and subcutaneous abscesses, [37] breast abscess, decubitus ulcers, infected pilonidal cyst or sinus, Meleney's ulcer infected diabetic (vascular or trophic) ulcers, bite wound, [38] anaerobic cellulitis and gas gangrene, bacterial synergistic gangrene, and burn wound ...

  8. Ulcer (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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    Treatment is typically to avoid the ulcer getting infected, remove any excess discharge, maintain a moist wound environment, control the edema, and ease pain caused by nerve and tissue damage. Topical antibiotics are normally used to prevent the ulcer getting infected, and the wound or ulcer is usually kept clear of dead tissue through surgical ...

  9. Sputum - Wikipedia

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    Purulent sputum [5] contains pus, composed of white blood cells, cellular debris, dead tissue, serous fluid, and viscous liquid . Purulent sputum is typically yellow or green. It is seen in cases of pneumonia, bronchiectasis, lung abscess, or an advanced stage of bronchitis. [6]