My late mother contracted an unidentifiable strain of staph infection after treatment at a "foot clinic." It took them two weeks to find the right antibiotic and she nearly died.
Just one of my pet concerns. Everytime I see those manicure/pedicure places in the mall, I cringe. So many woman now do the acrylic toenails as well as fingernails...and if they are diabetic (or don't know they are) they are literally opening themselves up to all kinds of risk of infection. A nick, or an improperly cut nail can lead to something just like this. Just my two cents....