Why do we not decompose when we are alive?

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Does our immune system fight off the bacteria that make us rot? I’m just curious after watching someone describe getting trench foot. Thanks 😊

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You are correct. Your immune system kills pathogens but sometimes infection takes hold and the immune response can’t diffuse easily into the affected area. It’s a ferociously complex process but I recommend watching kurtgezat on YouTube (if that’s spelled correctly) as they have a good eli5 type video.

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