Bartonella quintana and Bartonella henselae.
The correct name for "trench foot" is Immersion foot. This occurs when the feet are constantly kept wet for a prolonged period of time. An example of this was during World War One, where soldiers in the trenches would be stood most of the time in pools of water. This was also the origins of the name "trench foot".
Trench foot was a common ailment during World War I. It came from wearing shoes that were constantly wet. Trench foot would have been extremely painful until the feet went numb. After that, gangrene would set in.
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
Trench Foot was a major medical issue. This was because the trenches often contained mice and rats and when the soldiers feet were wet the bacteria and the fact that they walked a lot would lead to Trench Foot
Yes, Trench Foot just gets it's name from the numerous cases of it caused by the conditions in the trenches in world war 1. It is still something you can get today
Trench foot got its name because during World War I many of the soldiers who fought in the trenches got trench foot because of the constantly damp conditions of their shoes in the trenches.It is not known exactly when or where the disease was given it's apt name but I'd imagine it was just a general term used by the soldiers that it was eventually accepted as it's name. The proper name of Trench Foot, however, is 'immersion foot'.
The correct name for "trench foot" is Immersion foot. This occurs when the feet are constantly kept wet for a prolonged period of time. An example of this was during World War One, where soldiers in the trenches would be stood most of the time in pools of water. This was also the origins of the name "trench foot".
Trench foot was a common ailment during World War I. It came from wearing shoes that were constantly wet. Trench foot would have been extremely painful until the feet went numb. After that, gangrene would set in.
Bacteria on the feet which release gases.
No, trench foot was first noted by Napoleon's army in 1812. It was made more well known during the trench warfares of World War I, but it was not new at that time.
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A foot rot is a bacterial infection, so I guess bacteria cause foot rot .
Trench foot comes from having your feet wet and cold for long periods of time. The name comes from the world war in wich trenches were the main battle enviroment. Cold and wet many soldiers developed trench foot. Trench foot can be treated but can also end up in the amputation of the feet. Toes turn black and no longer able to cure.
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
Trench Foot was a major medical issue. This was because the trenches often contained mice and rats and when the soldiers feet were wet the bacteria and the fact that they walked a lot would lead to Trench Foot
Its because of the water basically making there foot mouldy
trench foot is bogies in the toenail and you get it by sitting on tha doilet to long you get me blad