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Wundinfekt

wound infection

noun VUNT-in-fekt Rare

Usage Note

Wundinfekt (also Wundinfektion) is a bacterial infection in a wound. Signs include Rötung, Schwellung and Eiterbildung (redness, swelling and pus formation). Treatment usually requires antibiotics.

Examples

"Der Wundinfekt nach der Operation verzögerte seine Genesung um zwei Wochen."

Natural Translation

The wound infection after the operation delayed his recovery by two weeks.

Literal Translation

The wound infection after the operation delayed his recovery by two weeks.

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