Jock Itch : Causes

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Causes could include:
The body normally hosts a variety of bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body. Others can multiply rapidly and form infections. Jock itch occurs when a particular type of fungus grows and multiplies in the groin area. Jock itch occ...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
Often a case of jock itch can be identified based on the characteristic description previously described. If assessed by a conventional doctor, the area of affected skin may be scraped onto a glass slide for definitive diagnosis under the microsco...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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