What micro-organism causes athletes foot?

Answer 1

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. The fungi causing athlete's foot are mostly Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. They are called dermatophytes, which are parasitic fungi which infect the skin, nails and hair. They feed on the keratinized cells which make up the non-living layers of the epidermis. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athlete's_foot http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatophytes http://www.doctorfungus.org/thefungi/trichophyton.htm

Answer 2

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection, most commonly by the organism Trichophyton rubrum. This fungus thrives in warm, damp environments, such as the inside of shoes and locker room floors, leading to the development of the infection on the skin of the feet.

Answer 3

This is caused by the allowance of an Athletes Body fluids into your body.

The disease is most commonly caused by "footing", a sexual act in which an athlete will insert his foot within the female.

If you require this form of sexual interaction, i recommend Using a Shoe-shop mannequin, I've had this before, and it is highly pleasurable.

The only way you can cure this is by stealing the tears of a Maimed orphan, they must be missing a minimum of one limb, and sexual activity in the individual is necessary. You will need to pour these tears upon yourself until a Dragon Erupts from your Urethra, in which case you will converse with it, and it will cure your disease, in return for a 4-month long fisting session.

Good luck curing this, Its hard for everybody.

Answer 4

Athlete's Foot is caused by the fungus known as tinea pedis. In its most severe forms it may require amputation if left untreated for long periods.

Answer 5

There are various parasitic fungi which can cause athlete's foot. You have to go to your doctor to find out which critter found you.

Answer 6

Fungi is the microbe that causes the atheletes foot.

Answer 7

Trichophytons.

Answer 8

Tinea pedis is the most common.

Answer 9

A type of fungus.

Answer 10

fungi