Question

The athlete's foot disease in humans is caused due to
a. Bacteria
b. Fungi
c. Virus
d. None of the above

Answer 1

Athlete's foot disease is a type of skin infection of the feet and the most commonplace of this disease is the lower part of the foot. The common symptoms of this disease are itching, cracking etc.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Let's discuss the above options and find the proper answer:
- Bacteria: The bacteria cause diseases like cholera, tuberculosis, leprosy etc. The highest bacterial disease that is spread globally is tuberculosis. It is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and it kills about more than 2- 3 million people in a year.
- Fungi: The fungus caused the athlete's foot disease in humans. The disease is caused by direct communication with the infected person and also from the surface on which the fungus grows. It can also take place when the feet of the person become very sweaty while the feet are cramped into tight-fitting shoes. It generally starts between the toes and it spreads very fast and easily. This disease is commonly found in younger adults.
- Virus: A virus is a submicroscopic agent that causes many diseases. It is present in the surrounding atmosphere but it became active inside the body of humans. It affects both the plants and the animals. The common diseases that are caused by the bacteria are common cold, influenza etc.
Hence, the correct answer is ‘b. Fungi’.

Note: The medical term of an athlete' foot disease is Tinea pedis. It is caused by different other fungi such as Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and Microsporum. This disease was first observed in 1908.