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Which of the following pathogens typically causes infections on the surface of the skin and nails, such as athlete's foot?

A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Parasitic worms
D. Virus

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"Athlete's foot" is actually a name of a disease, and it's caused by a fungi- so the correct answer is B. It can be caught in places in which people who have it are barefoot and other people are barefoot too- such as in communal showers (which is why athletes often get it)
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