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?
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor 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 Chat Doctor.  The redness has improved, and I assume this is after she was given antibiotics. If the redness is improving the