Athleteʹs Foot is an Example of A

Question

Athleteʹs foot is an example of a
A) protozoal infection.
B) superficial fungal infection.
C) superficial parasitic infection.
D) hypersensitivity reaction.

Accepted Answer

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It is caused by the fungus tinea pedis and is a type of superficial fungal infection. Option A is incorrect because protozoal infections are caused by single-celled organisms, not fungi. Option C is incorrect because there are no parasites involved in athlete's foot. Option D is incorrect because athlete's foot is not a hypersensitivity reaction, which is an immune system response to an allergen or irritant.