Assertion: venous ulcer | /r/CapableOf | become infected
Facets:
value: quickly
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: However, if venous ulcers become infected or resist healing for longer than 6 months, more aggressive treatments such as removal of tissue and bacterial burden through debridement, surgery to reduce venous reflux and prevent ulcer recurrence, and skin grafting may be needed.
text: If left untreated, venous ulcers can quickly become infected, leading to cellulitis or gangrene and the risk of foot or leg amputation.