Bacterial infections from bites can cause pus, pain, redness, swelling, and other symptoms. Venomous bites can lead to serious symptoms and medical emergencies. Treatments include cleaning the wound, taking pain medication, and applying antibiotics. Never incise the wound yourself.
Pus in a bite is caused by a bacterial infection. Almost any bite, such as a human bite, spider bite, or other insect bite, can cause an infection and the resulting pus. In addition, wounds of this nature can cause pain, redness, swelling and increased skin temperature in the affected area. Other symptoms of a bite can include muscle cramps, nausea, dizziness, and a rash.
Sometimes, serious symptoms can occur from bites, including fever, elevated blood pressure, and extreme anxiety. Being bitten by a venomous insect or snake causes venom to be introduced into the bloodstream and is a medical emergency. While pus may occur in a bite, it is generally a later symptom. A bite from a black widow spider can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and even heart abnormalities. Tissue death, commonly called gangrene, can also occur.
Bites from humans and animals can also lead to infections, including rabies. Also, cat bites have a higher infection rate than other animal bites because their teeth are very sharp and can reach deep tissue layers. A serious infection known as cellulitis can also occur following a bite. Symptoms of cellulitis include red streaks near the bite site, inflammation, pain, and pus in the bite.
Treatments for bites include cleaning the wounds with soap and warm water to remove as much bacteria as possible. Additionally, taking over-the-counter medications to relieve pain and swelling also helps minimize symptoms. If the bite is bleeding, applying pressure until the bleeding stops is also important, as is applying an antibiotic ointment. If pus begins to form, your doctor may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics.
When pus occurs in a bite, it can be mixed with a small amount of blood, giving the pus a pink tinge. Also, the color of pus can be white, yellow or green. In some cases, the pus can be very dark, smell bad, and have a very thick consistency. The wound should never be incised by the bite victim himself, as this can cause worsening symptoms and could also lead to a serious blood infection.
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