Recently, public opinion has been abuzz about the flesh-eating bacteria that causes Whitmore's disease - a dangerous disease that can be fatal. This has caused panic and anxiety among the people. However, in reality, the bacteria that causes Whitmore's disease is not a flesh-eating bacteria as people have speculated.

Whitmore disease can occur at all ages, both men and women, however, this disease may be more risky for people whose occupations involve direct and frequent contact with mud, water and people with chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, lung disease or weakened immune systems....