🦶 Fungal Infection of Foot (Tinea)

Let’s understand this in a very simple way.

What is Tinea?
Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin. Different names are given based on the body part affected.

Which one affects the foot?

✅ Correct Answer: (b) Tinea pedis

Why Tinea pedis?
“Pedis” means foot.

👉 So, Tinea pedis = fungal infection of the foot (also called athlete’s foot).

Why other options are not correct?

• (a) Tinea corporis → ❌ Infection of body skin
• (c) Tinea capitis → ❌ Infection of scalp
• (d) Tinea cruris → ❌ Infection of groin area

Simple Exam Trick:
Pedis → Pedal → Foot

📌 Disclaimer: For exam preparation only. Follow proper treatment guidelines in clinical practice.

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