Athlete's Foot Quiz

1. Athlete's foot is caused by:

A. WormsB. FungiC. BacteriaD. Poison ivy

2. Athlete's foot is related to which other skin condition(s)?

A. RingwormB. Jock itchC. EczemaD. A and B

3. You can get athlete's foot by:

A. Using a public showerB. Wearing someone else's shoesC. Swimming at a public poolD. All of the above

4. Which can be a symptom of athlete's foot?

5. Which of the following can help get rid of athlete's foot?

A. By washing the feet with soap and water, then drying thoroughlyB. By wearing clean socks and dry shoesC. By using antifungal cream or powder on the affected foot/feetD. All of the above

6. How can you prevent athlete's foot?

A. Always wear dry socksB. Give your shoes time to air out if they are dampC. Dry your feet thoroughly after a bath or showerD. All of the above

7. Which can be a complication of athlete's foot?

A. CellulitisB. AcneC. HammertoeD. None of the above

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