 [ Symptoms ] i had my genital warts removed by surgical excision 3 days ago how do i know if they are infected  i have been cleaning with soap and water 2 3 times a day and apply bacitracin as well i did not get stitches he used silver nitrate to stop the bleeding in these places it looks as if they are oozing with puss but it seems more gooey and does not come off [ Disease ] it sounds like you are doing a good job caring for your post surgical wounds be sure to keep following all the post surgical instructions you were given the risk of infection for your procedure is relatively low the classic signs of infection are fever loss of appetite feeling like you are coming down with the flu severe painswellingbleeding in the surgical area if the gooey pus you are seeing is yellowish in color chances are good this is not an infection as the skin heals itself it tends to over produce protein cells these cells look kind of yellow gooey and sticky if that is what you are seeing it is probably a normal part of the healing process do not scrub these cells off just gently wash with warm soapy water and rinse well if your surgeon told you to use antibiotic ointment like bacitracin then continue to do so according to the post surgical instructions you were given as your wounds heal you also can apply a vitamin a & vitamin d ointment often used for diaper rash to help your skin heal if you develop a fever or any other signs of a true infection contact your healthcare provider immediately