scab. 1  An incrustation over a sore, wound, vesicle, or pustule, formed during healing. 2  The mange, especially when it appears on sheep. 3  Any of several different diseases of potatoes producing pits and other damage on their surface, caused by streptomyces bacteria (but formerly believed to be caused by a fungus).
Diabetes complications from fungus infections in the toenails and fingernails can lead to amputations of the entire limbs. To understand how serious fungal toenails can be to a diabetic, you must first understand how diabetes affects the body.
Partial foot amputation (. ) is a common sequel to advanced vascular disease secondary to diabetes and its complications but may also occur due to injury, infection, or birth defect.affects about 2 per 1000 head of population in industrialised countries making it the most common type of amputation surgery.onclusion. is a common consequence of advanced vascular insufficiently, usually secondary to diabetes and its complications, although it can occur from other causes. affects about 2 per 1000 head of population in industrialized countries making it the most common form of amputation surgery.