Question

athletes foot can be transmitted by
a. eating toxic food
b. contact with an infected person or surface
c. swimming in a public pool
d. wearing clean and dry socks

Explanation:

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection. Fungi can spread through direct contact (with an infected person) or indirect contact (with contaminated surfaces). Eating toxic food (A) causes food - related issues, not athlete's foot. Swimming in a public pool (C) itself is not the main mode of transmission unless there is contact with infected surfaces in the pool area (but the option is too general). Wearing clean and dry socks (D) is a preventive measure, not a transmission route.

Answer:

B. contact with an infected person or surface