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Can the ocean water heal infections, or does it make it worse?

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Ocean water: Ocean water is full of bacteria. Never go in the ocean with a skin wound. Vibrio is a potential fatal disease.

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Answered 7/6/2017

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A member asked:

Can the ocean water heal infections, or does it make it worse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

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