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Athlete's foot' disease is caused by...

Athlete's foot' disease is caused by

A

Tinea pedis

B

Tinea capitis

C

Candida albicans

D

Rickettsia

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A

Athlete’s foot occurs when the Tinea pedis (fungus) grows on the feet. It can spread through direct contact with an infected person or by touching surface contaminated with fungus. The fungus thrives in warm, moist environment.
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