• Signs and Symptoms
• Athlete’s foot
  • Facts and myths
  • What causes athlete’s foot?
  • Do I have athlete’s foot?
  • Treat athlete's foot
  • How can I prevent it?
  • Who’s at risk?
• Nail Fungus
• Body Fungus

Who's at risk?

Even though anyone can get athlete's foot, there are some groups who are more prone to developing the infection. Higher risk groups include:

• diabetics
• athletes
• inhabitants of warm, humid climates
• some professional groups, including soldiers and some mine workers, who wear specialized protective footwear

Additionally, persons with weakened immune systems, obesity, or certain genetic predispositions are generally more susceptible to fungal infections.