Question

Among the fungal infections, we learned this week, which disease would you most likely acquire based on your own lifestyle? What could you do to prevent the infection? If you believe you are not at risk of any of these diseases, please explain why. 150-200 words

Answer 1

# We are farmers. Generally according to our tradition, we do not walk with foot wear into the field. Therefore, we often get the Athlete's foot disease caused by the fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, Epidermophyton. This disease causes itching, scaling and redness of the foot.

To prevent the infection from these fingi, we should wear proper foot wear while walking into field, keeping toe nails short, cleaning legs everyday with proper disinfectant.

Antifungal medication applied on the affected area or taking oral pills will cure the disease.

I usually follow general terms prescribed by the doctors to avoid getting infected with these fungal infections. I do not take risk at any point and do not compromise with the safety precautions.