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A member asked:
Is fungus athlete's foot?
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Fungus a cause: Fungal infections cause athlete's foot.
Answered 3/18/2012
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Athlete's = fungus.: Athlete's foot is caused by tinea pedis, a fungus that causes foot itch. This can cause scaliness to red inflammation of the area involved. Other tests, like KOH prep show the fungus in the form of hyphae.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Athlete's Foot: Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus which infects the skin.
Answered 9/28/2016
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