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7. History of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Poor circulation from conditions like peripheral artery disease can slow down healing and increase the risk of infection. Reduced blood flow to the limbs means cuts and scrapes take longer to close up, giving bacteria more time to invade and spread.

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