Wound Infections at Reddy Urgent Care
Walk in for same-day wound infection assessment and treatment — no appointment needed.
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A wound that develops redness, warmth, swelling, or pus may be infected. Prompt treatment prevents the infection from spreading. At Reddy Urgent Care, we assess infected wounds and begin antibiotic treatment the same day.
Symptoms We Treat
- Increasing redness around a wound
- Warmth and swelling at the wound site
- Pus or cloudy discharge
- Wound not healing or reopening
- Fever alongside wound symptoms
- Red streaks extending from the wound
How We Treat It At Reddy Urgent Care
Walk-In — No Appointment Needed
Simply walk in during our operating hours. No referral or scheduled appointment is required to be seen by our medical team.
Same-Day Care
We evaluate, diagnose, and treat most conditions the same day you visit so you can get back to feeling your best as quickly as possible.
Care for All Ages
Our providers treat patients of all ages — from infants and children to adults and seniors — under one roof.
Most Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance plans, Medi-Cal, and Medicare. We verify your benefits before treatment and inform you of any costs upfront.
Types Of Wound Infections We Treat
- Post-laceration infection
Infection following a cut or wound closure.
- Puncture wound infection
Puncture wounds have a high infection risk due to depth.
- Animal bite infection
Bites carry high bacterial load — prompt treatment needed.
- Post-surgical wound infection
Infection following a minor procedure — we assess and treat or refer.
When to Go to the Emergency Room Instead
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you or someone with you has:
- Red streaks spreading from the wound (possible blood infection)
- High fever above 103°F with wound symptoms
- Rapidly worsening pain, swelling, or discolouration
If you are unsure, go to the ER. It is always better to be safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Same-day assessment and antibiotic treatment. Walk in — no appointment needed.
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or a wound not healing are all signs. Come in same-day.
Most wound infections require antibiotics. Our provider will assess and prescribe.
Most major plans accepted. Bring your insurance card.
