Other Names for Pus, and What Its Color Tells You

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Other Names for Pus, and What Its Color Tells You

By Your Health Magazine Health Information Team

You remove a bandage and notice thick yellow fluid underneath. Is it pus, normal wound moisture, or something that needs medical attention? The answer depends on more than color alone. Texture, odor, amount, changes in the surrounding skin, and how you feel all provide important clues.

What Is Another Name for Pus?

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