A wound has a high risk for infection.This is a(n)_____ wound.

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A contaminated wound has a high risk for infection due to the presence of foreign material or bacteria. It may also have been exposed to dirty environments or not properly cleaned. Chronic wounds are long-lasting but may not necessarily have a high risk for infection. Full-thickness wounds are deep and may have high risk for infection, but this is not always the case. Infected wounds already have an established infection.

A Wound Has a High Risk for Infection