Signs of infection to watch out for in a wound include persistent pain, warmth, redness spreading beyond the wound, and swelling spreading beyond the wound. It is important to keep the wound clean, dry, and covered with a bandage to prevent friction and contamination. Applying cold compresses for up to 15 minutes per hour can help with pain.
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