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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".
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Name of bacteria that causes trench foot?
Bartonella quintana and Bartonella henselae.
What were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
What is another name for a trench?
A lunar trench is called a Rille (the German word for groove).
Could you get trench foot today?
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
Did trench foot kill soldiers?
I think that the only reason trench foot can kill is if the soldier has their foot amputated and then during the process get an infection.
When was trench foot named and why?
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'.
Was trench foot a new disease in World War 1?
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.
What is the name of Angus Daytons character in One foot in the grave?
Patrick Trench
Name of bacteria that causes trench foot?
Bartonella quintana and Bartonella henselae.
What is another name for a hole?
A ditchand a trench?
What were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
How does Trench Foot work?
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.
What is another name for a trench?
A lunar trench is called a Rille (the German word for groove).
Disease in trench like trench foot?
Its because of the water basically making there foot mouldy
What is trench foot and how you can get it?
trench foot is bogies in the toenail and you get it by sitting on tha doilet to long you get me blad
What was remedy for trench foot?
The remedy for severe trench foot would be amputation or staying out of the water
Could you get trench foot today?
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
