Can an inflamed wound cause a fever?

Wound inflammation may lead to fever, because when the local infection is more serious, the bacteria and the toxins produced by the bacteria will be circulated with the blood, and cause a systemic inflammatory reaction, which will lead to an increase in body temperature, and even chills and high fever. Some patients may also suffer from sepsis and bacteremia, with a drop in blood pressure or even shock, which can be life-threatening. If the wound has inflammation, you need to go to the hospital surgery or emergency department as soon as possible for disposal, the doctor may carry out regular dressing changes, or local debridement to remove the infected and necrotic tissues, and sometimes oral antibiotics or infusion is also needed for treatment. During the treatment period, you should avoid drinking beverages containing alcohol, do not eat spicy food, you can properly intake of fresh fruits and green vegetables, but also appropriate intake of high-quality protein, in order to improve the body’s resistance.