It's been 45 days since my open wound surgery and I still have yellowish pus oozing out even though I'm doing daily dressings and taking antibiotics why is this happening and should I be worried

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yellowish pus oozing from a wound, even after 45 days of surgery and with antibiotic treatment, is a sign of infection and should be addressed by a healthcare provider. It's important to seek medical advice as this could lead to serious complications if left untreated.

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