MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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inhaling fungal spores in the air
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eating food contaminated with fungus
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having contact with fungus on a shower floor
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swimming in a lake that has a large amount of algae
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tinea pedis is spread through contact with infected skin scales or contact with fungi in damp areas (for example, showers, locker rooms, swimming pools) 1. Tinea pedis can be a chronic infection that recurs frequently 2. Treatment may include topical creams (applied to the surface of the skin) or oral medications 3.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fungal Infection on Feet Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal infection of the skin on the feet, but it can spread to the toenails, groin and hands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athlete’s foot occurs when a certain fungus grows on the skin of your feet. The same fungus may also grow on other parts of the body. However, the feet are most commonly affected, especially between the toes. Athlete’s foot is the most common type of tinea infection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Is Athlete’s Foot Contagious? Yes. It spreads in damp environments, such as public showers or pool areas. It can also spread to other areas of the body if a person touches the affected foot and then touches other body parts, such as the hands.
Detailed explanation-5: -Athlete’s foot is most commonly caused by the molds known as Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, but may also be caused by Epidermophyton floccosum.