How common is it for your incision to open?

The very top (about 1 inch long) of my incision has opened and is draining a blood tinged pus-like substance. Is this normal? I called my doctor and the nurse said to keep it clean and dry and put Neosporin on it. But it's draining so much, it doesn't stay dry. I just want to know if this is a common occurence or not.

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