Bad news: you've stepped on a rusty nail and it has punctured through the heel of your right foot. Even worse, this nail was covered in Clostridium tetani, a nasty species of bacteria that releases a toxin that causes issues for our nervous system and motor function (fun fact: this is why we get TETANUS shots!). You now have a wound and a possible bacterial infection.....describe what happens next in terms of your CV system. Be sure to mention the role of specific blood cells and the stages involved in healing this wound.

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.