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Tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete's foot, is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that thrive in warm, moist environments. The fungi obtain nutrients by breaking down keratin, a protein found in the outer layer of skin, hair, and nails. They feed on the dead skin cells, which allows them to grow and proliferate, causing the symptoms associated with the infection. Proper hygiene and moisture management are essential to preventing and controlling its growth.
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Genus and species name for athletes foot?
scientific name=tinea pedis caused by dermatophytes
What is different between tinea pedis and tinea cruris?
The difference between Tinea pedis and Tinea cruris is that pedis occurs on the foot while cruris occure on the groin and the similarity is that they are both fugal infection. :)
What is tinea pedis?
Tinea pedis is caused by a fungus. Usually this fungus is a dermatophyte such as tricophyton mentagrophytes or tricophyton rubrum.
What is the causative agent for athlete's foot?
Athletes foot is caused by fungus. Usually a fungus called Trichophyton or tinea pedis.
What is the medical term meaning athlete's foot?
Tinea pedis
What is the most common foot disease in the US?
Tinea pedis
What are the diseases caused by fungi?
Candidiasis Cryptococcosis Titea pedis Tinea captis Tinea corporis Histoplasmosis Blastomycosis Coccidiodomycosis Tinea Barbae Thrush
What part of an athletes body would be afflicted by tinea pedis?
foot
What is a fungal infection also known as athlete's foot?
tinea pedis
What is the actuall size of tinea pedis?
The world may never know...
What is the kingdom of tinea pedis?
Tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet, commonly known as athlete's foot. It is caused by various types of fungi, such as Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. The kingdom classification for these fungi is Fungi.
What is the itchy skin condition tinea pedis better known as?
Athlete's foot
