What causes athletes foot fungal infections?
It’s formal name is tinea pedis and the fungi that causes it is made up of minute, plant-like cells found on the skin of all humans. The fungi flourishes in cramped, damp places such as poorly ventilated shoes and sweaty socks. The fungi, although unpleasant, is not highly contagious and there is not much risk of catching it by walking barefoot in a changing room for instance.
