I had a dog bite 5 days ago. I had it treated by a nurse on day 2. There was a triangular piece of flesh that remained attached on one of the three sides, it was pressed back into position to cover the open wound. Strips were placed over the wound. On day 5 I removed the dressing. The wound did not seem infected but was ousing fluid a little but it had a bad odour. The wound does seem to be healing. Do I need to be concerned about the putrid smell? I am aged 67 and flesh wounds to by legs do heal but slowly. I have skin that easily tears. Thank you. Maggie Harrison. Crewe, Cheshire.
Hi sir thanks for asking on Chat Doctor, the putrid smell suggests of infection, but you might be even confused with the smell of slough in the wound so consult with a nearby physician if it had been infected you would have to take a course of antibiotics, and it will heal in a couple of weeks.