Seroma

Seroma
Question	Answer
Example
Can I still use the animal	Yes, just doesn't look nice
Commonly infected wildlife	Any Mammal
Is this animal infected	Yellow or reddish clear fluid under skin or within muscle Can be large (football-sized), and contain more than a gallon of fluid Often present between front legs Can cause animal difficulty in moving Affected animals may be easier prey
Can I get it	No Seromas are NOT infectious
How bad can it get	No risk to humans
How can I protect myself and others	Trim away affected tissue – it is unappetizing and should not be eaten Once affected tissue has been trimmed away, the meat can be cooked and eaten Any meat surrounding a seroma is safe to eat Alwayspractice good hygiene by washing hands after handling any wild animal
Symptoms in humans	None – people are not at risk The fluid inside a seroma is not dangerous to human health
Is it safe for pets	Yes - After trimming away affected tissue
What causes it	Localized soft-tissue injury Not caused by an infection Does not contain pus Fluid (blood serum) seeps from tiny ruptured blood vessels in injured areas Fluid accumulates, often under the skin, and drains away after some time