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How is athlete disease caused?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by a fungus. Fungi in general grow better on a moist surface, and if feet are kept moist because of perspiration trapped in socks and shoes, they become more vulnerable to fungi.

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