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The Writer’s Guide to Infections and Complications
Posted on December 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Writers often focus on the immediate drama of a character’s injury in fiction: the sword strike, the fall, or the gunshot. But some of the most dangerous threats come later, when the wound that seemed survivable turns deadly because of infection and complications. From battlefield fevers in medieval sagas to post-surgical sepsis in sci-fi, understanding […]
Rebecca Shedd - Author 