Question

The fungus that causes athletes foot lives in warm, moist places. What can you do to reduce your risk of infection when you are in gym locker rooms or other public places?

Answer 1

Answer:

-Wear flip-flops, around the pool, in the gym's showers, locker areas, or any other public area that is warm, moist, or wet.

-If it is too hot, wear sandals or any shoe that prevents sweating.

-Use socks that absorb sweat or that dry fast.

-Wash and dry your feet every day.

- Alternate between different pairs of shoes so that they are not wet from sweating off the previous day.

Explanation:

The fungus that causes Athletes foot lives in warm and moist places, so to prevent catching it, we have to keep our feet dry and clean. Most of all, we have to avoid being in contact with objects or surfaces that have a high chance of having this fungus, such as moist and warm areas. Also, it is of high importance to keep our shoes dry and clean to prevent the athlete's foot's fungus from growing in these places.