9th July 2023

A 30-year-old athlete with a background of type 1 diabetes attends diabetic clinic

A 30-year-old athlete with a background of type 1 diabetes attends diabetic clinic. He mentions that he has had a 2-week history of itchiness between his toes on the right foot. On examination, you see moist, fissured and erythematous patches between several toes. You suspect tinea infection. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.