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Athlete's foot (also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin. It is caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes in the genus "Trichophyton".
It thrives in wet, warm areas and many common exercise facilities like Swimming Pools, locker rooms, gym floors. It can be avoided by keeping feet clean and dry, there are also various powders and creams that can be bought to treat it.
Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch are not caused by bacteria,
Derrick Reichert
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∙ 11y agoAthlete's foot, jock itch, and other certain body lesions are caused by the Tinia fungus. Tinia likes nice, dark places that are nearly always moist.
To cure these fungus infections, you want to keep the area as dry as possible and use a good antifungal cream at least twice a day until a week after the itching goes away.
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∙ 14y agoAthlete's foot (also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin. It is caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes in the genus "Trichophyton".
It thrives in wet, warm areas and many common exercise facilities like Swimming Pools, locker rooms, gym floors. It can be avoided by keeping feet clean and dry, there are also various powders and creams that can be bought to treat it.
Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch are not caused by bacteria,
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Do viruses or bacteria cause athletes foot?
Athlete's Foot is caused by a family of fungus.
Is athletes foot a microbe?
Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus called Tinea Pedis.
Does fungi cause athletes foot?
Yes. Athlete's foot is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton.
Is athletes foot a virus?
No, athlete's foot is a fungi that grows in between toes and fingers.
Diseases that are caused by fungi?
dry rot, athletes foot, theres more
Genus and species name for athletes foot?
scientific name=tinea pedis caused by dermatophytes
What kind of germ is athletes foot?
It's caused by the Trichophyton fungus, not a germ at all.
This disease is caused by a fungus that grows in the damp warm areas between toes?
Athletes Foot
Two diseases caused by fungi?
Two diseases caused by fungi are athlete's foot, which affects the skin on the feet, and ringworm, which can infect the skin, hair, or nails on the body. Both conditions are common and can be treated with antifungal medications.
Can athletes foot cause death?
No....its just athletes foot
What are the symptom's caused by athletes foot?
Athletes foot is a fungal issue. It presents itself with intense itching and redness of the feet. Their are many over the counter creams that can bring relief. Keeping the feet dry will help prevent it.
What do ring worms eat?
Ringworm is caused by a fungus, just like athletes foot. There are no worms in one's skin.
