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It is the most common Dermatophyte, accounting for 70 percent of ringworm and a third of foot infections. The 20 percent of individuals are asymptomatic carriers of ringworm contagious. It is common to see over remote areas of the body to walk through towels, contaminated clothing and sheets, among others. Athlete’s foot is more common in men than in women, and is in both children and adults. Athletes and sports people have increased morbidity to tinea pedis. The infection is transmitted directly from person to person, as well as wet surfaces where the fungus may persist for months, such as swimming pools, bathrooms, showers, towels, rugs, in barracks, schools, saunas, hotels and gyms. Keeping the feet wet (sweat, for example) for long periods and use of closed footwear such as boots increases the risk of occurrence or persistence of infection, it creates a warm, damp and dark environment for the fungus. Domestic animals like dogs and cats may be responsible for the transmission and increased fungal

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