
Stepping Towards Health: Preventing Lower Extremity Vascular Disease
Lower extremity vascular disease, or peripheral arterial disease, can significantly impact your quality of life if left untreated.
Vibrio vulnificus Foot Infections: What You Need to Know
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in people who have open wounds and come into contact with seawater. It is most common in warm coastal waters, such as the Gulf of Mexico and the Chesapeake Bay.
Foot infections are a particular risk for people with open wounds who go barefoot in seawater. The bacteria can enter the wound and quickly cause a serious infection. Symptoms of a vibrio vulnificus foot infection include:
If you think you may have a vibrio vulnificus foot infection, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. The infection can be fatal if not treated promptly.
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