A simple wound, if not treated properly, can quickly turn serious. Here's how to ID signs of a developing infection so you can treat it before it causes real trouble.

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This allowed us to identify up to 45,000 different peptides from a single infected wound, says Johan Malmström, Professor of mass spectrometry at Lund University.

Infected tattoos can lead to severe health problems if they go untreated. Here are signs to look for, including tips for when to head to the doctor.