Someone told me that we all have the fungus that causes athletes foot but it's dormant until it comes in contact with something. Is this true?

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Published on Nov 03, 2021

The fungus that causes 'athletes foot' (Tinea Pedis) is widespread but not everyone is susceptible to it. Most people never develop 'athletes foot' and others will find it to recur after it has been successfully treated. There is an immunological basis for susceptibility to the fungus which is, often, familial.

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The fungus that causes 'athletes foot' (Tinea Pedis) is widespread but not everyone is susceptible to it. Most people never develop 'athletes foot' and others will find it to recur after it has been successfully treated. There is an immunological basis for susceptibility to the fungus which is, often, familial.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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