CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these diseases is caused by a fungus?
A
athlete’s foot
B
pinworms
C
mononucleosis
D
common cold
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is an infection of the skin and feet that can be caused by a variety of different fungi. Although tinea pedis can affect any portion of the foot, the infection most often affects the space between the toes.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Causes Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi that normally live on the skin, hair, and nails called dermatophytes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection that causes different itchy skin issues on your feet. An itchy, stinging, burning rash forms on infected skin.

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