Protecting your feet from attack!
The reason that viruses such as measles are such a public health problem is how easily they can be spread.
Certain germs are more contagious than others. And as far as the foot is concerned, fungus and viruses are the two most common germs that lead to problems with bacterial infections being a distant third.
Fungus infection of the skin is commonly known as athlete’s foot. Fungus can also invade the toenails, leading to discoloration and increased thickness of one or multiple nails.
The most common virus infecting the foot causes the plantar wart, which is a hard, callous like growth on the bottom of the foot.
Most people have heard of these common conditions, but don’t necessarily know that these germs are contagious. One person in the household can transfer a fungus or virus in the foot to others.
Sharing space barefoot increases the chance of these germs spreading. This is why we always recommend wearing something on your feet in public places.
If one or more people in your home has one of these unfortunate conditions, make sure each person gets treatment and precaution is taken to decrease the chance of spreading it to others.We have effective treatment options for these conditions should you become the victim of attack!
Dr Paul "antivirus" Betschart
The Foot Book Doctor
Healthy Feet Happy Life
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