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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'.
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How many people died in each country from trench foot?
Nobody dies of trench foot. Trench foot is caused by walking around for days, in the mud, while wearing wet boots. Think of it as "super-athlete's foot".
What ailment was common among soldiers who did not exercise proper hygiene influenza trench foot malnutrition poor eyesight?
Trench foot
What did trench foot do?
Trench foot would cause blisters and open sores on the soldiers foot. Often fungal infections would set in and gangrene if left untreated.
Are there any quotes about trench foot?
yes
What does trench foot look like?
trench foot occurs when your feet is wet and cold for long periods of times, thing that was common in the world wars inside the trench lines. They were cold and wet. Once the condiction takes place, the feet swell up bad and turns black. Being like this too much will require amputation.
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 were the symptoms of trench foot?
Blisters and open sores are some of the symptoms of trench foot.
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
Is trench foot a virus?
Immersion foot, or trench foot, is the blackening of the toes and the skin ,They vary in size and shape and are usually caused by a virus.
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.
How many people died in each country from trench foot?
Nobody dies of trench foot. Trench foot is caused by walking around for days, in the mud, while wearing wet boots. Think of it as "super-athlete's foot".
What are the main symptoms of the condition Trench Foot?
The main symptoms of the condition of Trench Foot is having a itching, heavy feeling and in some cases a prickly foot. Trench foot may cause pain, tingling, swelling, blotching and red and warm foot.
What were the symptons of trench foot?
your foot was not looking great
What are some of the diseases in trench warfare?
Trench foot, shell shock
What injuries did the soldier get in the crimean war?
from trench foot or trench fever.
