\(y=\frac{1}{x}\) This means that the line y=0 is a horizontal asymptote. Horizontal asymptotes occur most often when the function is a fraction where the top remains positive, but the bottom goes to infinity. Going back to the previous example, \(y=\frac{1}{x}\) is a fraction.
Causes of Wounds. Wound causes can be internal or external in origin. Wounds of internal origin are mainly due to impaired circulation, neuropathy or medical illness. Wounds of external origin are due to an outside force or trauma that causes open or closed wounds.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A wound infection occurs when bacteria enter a break in the skin. Anything that decreases your body's ability to heal wounds may put you at risk for a wound infection. This includes any of the following: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, or liver, kidney or lung conditions slow healing.