Athlete’s foot, Tinea pedis, Dermatophyte, Fungal infection, Allylamines, Azole antifungals, Griseofulvin, Terbinafine. Root Cause of Disease An athlete’s foot occurs when the tinea fungus grows on the feet. You can catch the fungus through direct contact with an infected person, or by touching surfaces contaminated with the fungus. The fungus thrives in warm, moist environments….