Athlete's Foot (Trichophyton mentagrophytes)
£11.95
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| Sizes | Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size! Gigantic (GG) 40-60cm XL (XL) 25-38cm Original (PD) 12-20cm Minis (MM) 5-10cm each Keychain (KC) 5-10cm with clip |
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| Materials | Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry. |
| Packaging | Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell. |
| Safety | Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up. |
All about Athlete's Foot (Trichophyton mentagrophytes)
| Name | Trichophyton mentagrophytes |
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| Actual Size | It has an area of about 9 squared micrometers, about 60 million of these fungi fit on a postage stamp! |
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| Where It Lives | In the top few layers of the skin in areas like hands, nails, toes, or the groin. |
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| System | The integumentary (skin) system is affected. |
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| Commonality | Approximately 26.5 million individuals in the United States are afflicted with athlete's foot annually. |
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| Symptoms | Itchiness, burning sensations, pain, developing scales (and unsightliness). |
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| Cure |
• Over the counter ointments are effective at treating athlete’s foot. Prescription medication is also available for tougher cases. • Our microbe makes a great gift for your nurse, doctor, or other health professional friends who encounter patients with athlete’s foot! • Do not scrape at scaling skin; this could promote further infection. |
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| Deadliness/Severity | Athlete’s foot is more of a nuisance than anything deadly. |
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| Infectiousness |
• Athlete's foot is contagious and can be spread by contact with an infected person or from contact with contaminated surfaces, such as towels, floors and shoes. • Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favor the organism's growth. |
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| History |
Tinea pedis was first described by Arthur Whitfield, a dermatologist at King’s College Hospital, London in 1908. The name “Athlete’s foot” was given by corporations making medications. World War I saw large outbreaks of infections to the scalp, hands and other areas (the trench warfare served as almost an ideal breeding ground for our nasty microbe friend!) |
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| Fascinating Facts |
Trichophyton mentagrophytes in dogs and cats or other domesticated animals causes ringworm! Men get athlete’s foot more often than women. Other fungal microbes also cause athlete’s foot, but Trichophytons are the most common cause. Athlete's Foot in Culture: Don’t feel down about having unsightly athlete’s foot! Even celebrities like Kate Moss, John Madden, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Madonna have all admitted to struggles with fungal infections on their nails and toes! Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Season 4 Episode 11: “Athlete’s Foot” |
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