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Athlete’s Foot One in five people have athlete’s foot. Adults are more likely than children to get athlete's foot. Men also get it more often than women do. People are more likely to get athlete's foot in the winter because when people wear shoes that cover your feet it will make your feet warm and sweaty. This will cause the fungus that causes athlete’s foot to grow because the fungus will grow in warm, damp places. Athlete’s foot is defined by Merriam Webster dictionary as a fungal infection affecting the skin between the toes. It is a form of ringworm. Athlete’s foot is not a microorganism it a fungus so it doesn’t have a microbe. The name of the fungus is called tinea pedis. The disease name of athlete’s foot is tinea pedis. An athlete’s foot fungus is spread easily. It can be passed through direct contact or contact with items such as shoes, stockings, and shower or pool surfaces. Athlete’s foot is found in warm, moist areas. It is caused by Epidermophyton floccosum. Athlete's foot is closely related to other fungal infections such as ringworm and jock itch. Some signs and symptoms that you can tell if you have athlete’s foot is if you have a scaly rash that usually causes itching, stinging and burning. Athlete's foot usually causes a scaly red rash that typically begins in between the toes. Itching is often the worst right after you take off your shoes and socks. Some types of athlete's foot feature blisters or ulcers. Athlete’s foot was first

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