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¾ Heat, friction and other factors predisposing to the infection, like excessive heat

and humidity, nylon underwear tight-fitting clothing and the prolonged wearing of
a wet bathing suit should be avoided.

¾ The groin area should be cleansed, dried thoroughly and dusted with a topical
antifungal agent (toinaftate) as a preventive measure, because the infection is

apt to recur.

Preventing skin fungus infections

Personal Hygiene Avoidance
& Use of anti-perspirants and talcum powder to & Don’t share towels or clothes

keep high-risk areas dry & Wear thongs or other footwear in

& People susceptible to athlete’s foot should public locker rooms, pools, and
use an anti-fungal powder ,anti-fungal socks showers

and clean cotton & Always wear a thick T-shirt or
& In high humidity, keeping clothing loose and sweat shirt and long shorts or

light; avoiding knits and less breathable sweat pants while sharing
synthetic materials can also used to prevent exercise equipment.

and control skin fungal infections & Wipe off vinyl surfaces with a dry

towel before using exercise
equipment.

6.5. Viral Skin Infections

Viruses may remain localized to the body surface through which they entered, or cause
generalized infections through viremia and subsequent localization in particular organs.

Sweating, chafing, and occlusive clothing form a perfect environment for viral skin

infections. Any breach in the skin from cuts, abrasions, or lacerations increase the risk
of infection.

6.5.1 Prevention and control of Viral skin infection

1. Early detection and treatment

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