Dressing Indicates Infections (1 of 2) (IMAGE) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Caption If the wound has become infected, the innovative dressing material indicates this by changing color: the yellow plaster turns purple (second picture). Credit Fraunhofer EMFT Usage Restrictions The picture may be used for editorial purposes only. It is protected by copyright. The use is free of charge if the reference is mentioned. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.