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Can athletes foot cause death?
No....its just athletes foot
What are the similarities between fungi and bacteria?
Both can cause harm to living organisms. An example is that fungi can cause Athletes Foot and Ringworm.
Does penicillin cure athletes feet?
Penicillin has no effect on the fungus that causes athletes foot. Penicillin itself is derived from a fungus. Penicillin is anti-bacterial, it affects bacteria. Penicillin may be used if the athletes foot is serious enough to cause a bacterial infection. Anti-bacterials can cause athletes foot and other fungal infections to worsen by killing the "good" bacteria we all have on our skin and in our bodies. Some of those bacteria feed on fungi.
Can athletes foot cause blisters?
Yes
Which kind of pathogen cause athletes foot?
fungi
Can white socks cause athletes foot?
yes they can
What are five general types of pathogens?
Viruses: Ebola, Influenza, AIDS , "colds"... Bacteria: Tuberculosis, Typhoid fever, Cholera... Fungi: Mycoses, Fungemia, Histoplasmosis... Parasites: Malaria, Snail fever, Amoebiasis... Prions: "Mad cow disease", Kuru, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ...
Is hand foot and mouth disease a bacteria?
Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a group of viruses, that belong to genus entero virus. This group include polio viruses, coxsackie viruses, echo viruses and entero viruses.
Does fungi cause athletes foot?
Yes. Athlete's foot is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton.
What kind of pathogens are there?
Pathogens are typically classified into four main categories: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause infections like strep throat. Viruses are smaller infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate, leading to diseases such as influenza. Fungi can cause infections like athlete's foot, while parasites, which include protozoa and worms, live on or in a host and can cause various illnesses.
What germs that cause communicable diases?
Germs that cause communicable diseases include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Bacteria such as Streptococcus and Escherichia coli can lead to infections like strep throat and food poisoning. Viruses, including influenza and HIV, are responsible for illnesses ranging from the flu to AIDS. Fungi can cause diseases like athlete's foot, while parasites such as malaria and giardia can lead to severe health issues in humans.
Can jock itch cause athletes foot?
Yes--and vice versa. They are both fungal infections.
