"Athlete's Foot" is Referred to As

Question

"Athlete's foot" is referred to as
A)tinea capitis.
B)tinea corporis.
C)tinea versicolor.
D)tinea pedis.

Accepted Answer

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the feet that is caused by the fungus tinea pedis. Option A, tinea capitis, refers to a fungal infection of the scalp. Option B, tinea corporis, refers to a fungal infection of the body, and option C, tinea versicolor, refers to a fungal infection of the skin that causes discoloration.