Case study: Athletes foot (fungal)

Question 1

what is the name of the pathogen that causes the disease?

Answer 1

Tinea pedis

Question 2

What are the symptoms?

Answer 2

Symptoms: Feeds on skin, causing itchy, smelly, flaking of skin, typically between the toes.

Question 3

How can a person contract the disease?

Answer 3

Transmission: Commonly contracted in public “wet areas” such as communal showers and swimming pool change rooms.

Question 4

What is athletes foot?

Answer 4

athletes foot is a fungal infection that occurs between the toes of individuals.