Fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm, occur when one type of fungal microbe becomes too prevalent in one area of the body so that the immune system cannot defeat it.

Podiatrists are encouraging people to be conscious of the risk of picking up toenail fungal infections this summer. Some podiatrists say they have seen an increase in toenail fungal infections ...

But Calis does. And one of the things he thinks about is fungus -- the highly contagious kind that causes the cracked and itchy foot infection we call athlete's foot. "Athlete's foot infections ...

You could develop athlete’s foot, fungal nails and calluses ... Toss out socks that are stretched out or have holes in them.

7. How can you recognise a fungal nail infection? A. Your toenail falls off. B. Your nail changes colour and becomes thick. C. Your nail feels itchy. D. Your toenail has red blotches. 11.