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Concerned about flesh eating bacteria. is there something that prevents or at least keeps them away?

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Wound : We all have bacteria on and in our bodies . An infection is when these bacteria cause an inflammatory response . This can be associated with a wound infection or an abscess .General hygiene keeps the level if bacteria down and should be encouraged.

Answered 1/23/2013

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