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From: Tinea Pedis and Tinea Unguium
Red Book® 2015, 2015
Figure Legend:
This patient presented with ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis) due to the dermatophytic fungus Trichophyton rubrum. Individuals who practice generally poor hygiene, wear enclosed footwear such as tennis shoes, endure prolonged wetting of the skin (ie, sweating during exercise), and suffer with minor skin or nail injuries are more prone to suffer from tinea infections. Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date of download: 10/30/2017
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