Infections and Diseases

Information about bacterial, fungal and viral infections that affect feet and toenails. Articles cover symptoms, treatments and complications of serious foot infections.

Coxsackievirus Infection: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a contagious virus spread through saliva and contact, causing fever, blisters and throat ulcers mostly in young children.

Foot Ulcers

Foot ulcers happen when blood flow or nerve damage prevents healing, and they're especially common in people with diabetes or heart disease.

Fungal Infections of the Foot and Toenail

Athlete's foot and toenail fungus happen when fungal growth gets out of hand, causing itching, redness and broken skin that needs proper treatment.

Necrotizing Fascitis: Soft Tissue Infection of the Foot

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious fast-spreading foot infection that can be life-threatening and requires urgent medical attention.

Oral Treatment for Foot Infections

Oral medications can treat common fungal and bacterial foot infections, from athlete's foot to wound-related complications.