10-Year-Old With Infected Toe Laceration

Poll

The sutures that were placed after this boy cut his toe with a piece of glass were removed after the wound became infected. What’s going on?

The sutures that were placed after this boy cut his toe with a piece of glass were removed after the wound became infected. There is local edema and discomfort. The patient is afebrile.

What’s going on?

A. Laceration
B. Cellulitis
C. Avulsion
D. Wound healing via second intention
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