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Most procedures will involve a cut through the skin. It is important to look after this wound after the operation and monitor for signs of infection.
Monitoring surgical wounds for infection: information for patients
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Monitoring surgical wounds for infection: information for patients – Audio description
Monitoring surgical wounds for infection: information for patients – Large print version
Where is this information from?
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“Public Health England (PHE) existed to protect and improve the nation’s health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.”