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Athlete's foot is caused by a parasitic fungus and is a [[communicable disease]].<ref name=webmd_causes>[http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/Athletes-Foot-Cause Causes of athlete's foot], at [[WebMD]]</ref> It is typically transmitted in moist environments where people walk barefoot, such as [[shower]]s, bath houses, and locker rooms.<ref name=mayoclinic>{{cite web |title= Athlete's foot |url=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/athletes-foot/DS00317 |publisher=[[Mayo Clinic]] Health Center}}</ref><ref name=webmd_risks>[http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/Athletes-Foot-What-Increases-Your-Risk] Risk factors for athlete's foot, at[[WebMD]]</ref><ref name=webmd_causes/> It can also be transmitted by sharing footwear with an infected person, or less commonly, by sharing towels with an infected person. | Athlete's foot is caused by a parasitic fungus and is a [[communicable disease]].<ref name=webmd_causes>[http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/Athletes-Foot-Cause Causes of athlete's foot], at [[WebMD]]</ref> It is typically transmitted in moist environments where people walk barefoot, such as [[shower]]s, bath houses, and locker rooms.<ref name=mayoclinic>{{cite web |title= Athlete's foot |url=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/athletes-foot/DS00317 |publisher=[[Mayo Clinic]] Health Center}}</ref><ref name=webmd_risks>[http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/Athletes-Foot-What-Increases-Your-Risk] Risk factors for athlete's foot, at[[WebMD]]</ref><ref name=webmd_causes/> It can also be transmitted by sharing footwear with an infected person, or less commonly, by sharing towels with an infected person. | ||
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Overview
Athlete's foot is caused by a parasitic fungus and is a communicable disease.[1] It is typically transmitted in moist environments where people walk barefoot, such as showers, bath houses, and locker rooms.[2][3][1] It can also be transmitted by sharing footwear with an infected person, or less commonly, by sharing towels with an infected person.
Pathophysiology
Transmission
The various parasitic fungi that cause athlete's foot can also cause skin infections on other areas of the body, most often under toenails (Onychomycosis) or on the groin (tinea cruris).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Causes of athlete's foot, at WebMD
- ↑ "Athlete's foot". Mayo Clinic Health Center.
- ↑ [1] Risk factors for athlete's foot, atWebMD