Pus and Bad Smell From a Bedsore Need Action
A healthy bedsore wound produces very little discharge and no significant odor. When that changes — when the discharge becomes thick, yellow, or green, and an unpleasant smell develops — bacteria have colonized the wound. This is a clear sign of an infected bedsore. The smell comes from bacterial waste products inside the wound tissue. Different bacteria produce different odors — some sharp and acidic, others sweetly unpleasant. Any new smell from a pressure wound should be taken seriously, not dismissed. Clean the wound gently with water, then apply Cimidaxil D+ wound healing spray immediately. If pus and odor persist beyond 24 hours, medical attention is required to prevent deeper tissue damage.