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Does A Green Color Discharge Warrant Concern?

I have a dressing that I removed from a drain tube in my hip that is soaked with a discharge that is the green color of oxidized copper. I don t have a fever, and don t see excessive redness or streaking at the insertion site. Should I be concerned.
Mon, 27 Apr 2020
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Hello,

It can be a sign it pseudomonas(a bacteria) infection. Proper antibiotics has to be started at the earliest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Does A Green Color Discharge Warrant Concern?

Hello, It can be a sign it pseudomonas(a bacteria) infection. Proper antibiotics has to be started at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain