Rred
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Pardon me for going OT here (mods, feel free to move it).
On the chance that you are involved in microbiology...What are your thoughts on how to deal with cuts and scrapes in areas where so-called flesh eating bacteria have been an issue? My understanding is that there are two main kinds and one apparently is becoming more common in the warmer waters near shorelines. I did ask DAN, and they were a bit unsure.
I'm thinking that considering the potential damage from that type of infection, any wound should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. But, would something simple (Wound Wash, Bactine, the similar benzelconium based cleaners) used generously be enough to kill that kind of surface bacteria? Or would the nuclear option (like H Peroxide) be the way to go? Since peroxide kills everything including healthy tissue and creates a good breeding ground for bacteria, I'm reluctant to use it unless necessary.
Pardon me for going OT here (mods, feel free to move it).
On the chance that you are involved in microbiology...What are your thoughts on how to deal with cuts and scrapes in areas where so-called flesh eating bacteria have been an issue? My understanding is that there are two main kinds and one apparently is becoming more common in the warmer waters near shorelines. I did ask DAN, and they were a bit unsure.
I'm thinking that considering the potential damage from that type of infection, any wound should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. But, would something simple (Wound Wash, Bactine, the similar benzelconium based cleaners) used generously be enough to kill that kind of surface bacteria? Or would the nuclear option (like H Peroxide) be the way to go? Since peroxide kills everything including healthy tissue and creates a good breeding ground for bacteria, I'm reluctant to use it unless necessary.