SCIENCE
VIRUS AND BACTERIA
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bacterium
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fungus
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virus
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Athlete’s foot is caused by the same type of fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm and jock itch.
Detailed explanation-2: -Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi that normally live on the skin, hair, and nails called dermatophytes. When the environment they live in gets warm and moist, they grow out of control and start to cause symptoms.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athlete’s foot occurs when the tinea fungus grows on the feet. You can catch the fungus through direct contact with an infected person, or by touching surfaces contaminated with the fungus. The fungus thrives in warm, moist environments. It’s commonly found in showers, on locker room floors, and around swimming pools.
Detailed explanation-4: -Toe web infection usually occurs between the fourth and fifth toes. Moccasin-type infection may start with a little soreness on your foot. Vesicular infection usually starts with a sudden outbreak of fluid-filled blisters.