Problem: Read the following scenario and respond to the two bulleted questions.
While you were walking barefoot, you stepped on a piece of broken glass which cut the plantar surface of your foot. Although the cut initially looked insignificant, two days later you notice that it is red, swollen, is hot to touch, and is very painful. You also notice that there is a pale discharge coming from the wound.
The redness, swelling, heat, and pain are all indicators of inflammation. Explain how inflammation is actually helping the wound heal.
Four days after cutting your foot, you begin to develop a fever.
Specifically explain how fever is a beneficial response to helping the infected wound heal.