MEDICINE MCQ
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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Athlete’s foot can also affect your soles or sides of your feet. It sometimes causes fluid-filled blisters. If it’s not treated, the infection can spread to your toenails and cause a fungal nail infection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Athlete’s foot is contagious, and can spread through contaminated floors, towels or clothes. It can be treated by using anti-fungal medications. And it can be prevented by drying the feet after washing them, and before putting on shoes.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-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.