Sentences with phrase «leg led to an infection»

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Our study in an animal model found that influenza infection leads to an increase in the expression of muscle - degrading genes and a decrease in expression of muscle - building genes in skeletal muscles in the legs.

The team concluded that a sudden leg fracture might have led to a life - threatening condition when a malaria infection occurred.

You'll also need to examine your feet and legs every day to make sure no additional problems are developing; numbness can mean you may not notice nicks or cuts that could lead to dangerous infections.

The problem with that: Smokers with diabetes face higher risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the legs and feet that can lead to slow - healing sores, infections and even amputation.

Left untreated, it can lead to increased swelling further up the leg, infection and lameness.

In the last 24 hours before his death, he was suffering greatly and couldn't even stand, due to an infection in his right hind leg, leading his veterinary team to make the decision to euthanize him.