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1 day - 15 months (approximate)
Ringworm/Tinea is a broad term that describes a condition caused by many different types of micro-organisms, usually a fungus or dermatophyte. Tinea Pedis (or fungus of the foot), can be caused by many types of fungus, but the most common is Trichophyton Rubrum.
Because the condition can be caused by many different types of organisms, it's impossible to say exactly how long it could survive. The most inclusive answer is: anywhere from 15 months to a few days.
It's also worth mentioning that the type of environment or surface will affect the survival period greatly. Direct sunlight (UV light) kills most fungi and mold pretty quickly, so outdoor surfaces which receive plenty of direct sunlight should be clean fairly quickly. Silver has great antimicrobial properties, so silver surfaces (and/or socks with anti-microbial silver lining) may not harbor the fungus for very long. Fungi also require moisture to survive, so any material which harbors moisture (such as cloth, carpet, porous surfaces) may extend the lifespan of the fungus and make it more difficult to clean thoroughly. Shoes, which often have soft linings and spongy pads stay dark and damp long after removed from contact with moisture. They also harbor skin cells and bacteria which can act as food. So shoes, if not properly sanitized after being worn without socks, may harbor the fungus for a fairly extended period of time. These facts explain why tinea is so commonly picked up at communal showers, locker rooms, and gyms... the fungus can be deposited on the floor, where it can stay moist for extended periods of time each and every day.
The best way to be sure is to sanitize your own belongings (bleach works for white laundry, and lysol works for everything else), not share belongings with others, and always wear shower shoes or sandals while in public restrooms, showers, or locker rooms. (remember to follow the directions for lysol, allow to soak for at least 10 minutes on non-porous surfaces, allow to air-dry on porous surfaces... test for colorfastness)
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Does Carnivorous Fungi eat humans?
I am investigating the possibility that there may be a form of carnivorous fungi which can infect humans. It would manifest in scalp region, and spores may have systemic consequences. No evidence that it becomes dangerous. I would consider it to be a parasite. May have been used by geneticists to develop novel pesticide\insecticide, but so far, I have not discovered evidence of this. 2nd Answer: True, but there are a number of fungi who do eat tiny, tiny bits of humans, usually on the skin. Some examples are the Ringworm fungus, the tinea corporis fungus that also live on human skin, the tinea cruris usually in the groin area (Jock itch), and its cousin, tinea pedis, which infects the feet, especially between the toes. (Athlete's foot), and tinea unguium which grow under the toenails. In addition, there are a number of fungi that can infect the inside of the body, and which can be deadly, as there are few medicines that will kill their spores.
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Ringworm is a skin condition that is caused by which of the following?
Ringworm is not caused by a worm. It is caused by a fungus. The kinds of fungi (plural of fungus) that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds.
Does Carnivorous Fungi eat humans?
I am investigating the possibility that there may be a form of carnivorous fungi which can infect humans. It would manifest in scalp region, and spores may have systemic consequences. No evidence that it becomes dangerous. I would consider it to be a parasite. May have been used by geneticists to develop novel pesticide\insecticide, but so far, I have not discovered evidence of this. 2nd Answer: True, but there are a number of fungi who do eat tiny, tiny bits of humans, usually on the skin. Some examples are the Ringworm fungus, the tinea corporis fungus that also live on human skin, the tinea cruris usually in the groin area (Jock itch), and its cousin, tinea pedis, which infects the feet, especially between the toes. (Athlete's foot), and tinea unguium which grow under the toenails. In addition, there are a number of fungi that can infect the inside of the body, and which can be deadly, as there are few medicines that will kill their spores.
How does your body protect itself from athletes foot?
Both bacteria and fungi normally live in harmony off of the dead cells on the surface of your skin. When you take an antibiotic, you disrupt the symbiotic harmony between the two varieties of biological fauna, and balance can only be reached by using an anti-fungal agent. On the feet this is called Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis), and on the crotch it is called Jock Itch (tinea cruris).
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Lichen is an example of Mutualism because it consists of a fungus and an alga growing together. the fungus provides support in which the alga can grow. The alga makes food by photosynthesis using the water that the fungus has stored. The fungus also takes in minerals to be converted into materials for growth. together the two organisms form a structure that can live on the surfaces of rocks in harsh conditions where other organisms cannot survive.
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