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Stage 3 Pressure Sore (Foot)
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Stage 3 Pressure Sore (Foot)

    This photo of a stage 3 pressure sore shows a deeper sore on the bottom of the foot. Underlying tissues and fat are exposed.

Roberto A. Penne-Casanova/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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