nodewarrior1 t1_itei1ih wrote on October 23, 2022 at 1:02 AM

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why is it associated with stepping on rusty nails. or rust like objects cutting ppl?

ComplaintNo6835 t1_itelw13 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 1:34 AM

Rust greatly increases the surface area where the bacteria can live. Puncture wounds are more likely to impart the bacteria. Metal in soil is a common source of puncture wounds and metal sitting around in soil is rusty.

nodewarrior1 t1_itesl8j wrote on October 23, 2022 at 2:29 AM

thanks

ActualWait8584 t1_itfb35p wrote on October 23, 2022 at 5:33 AM

Damn good answer