Question

what kind of pathogen causes the disease called athletes foot?
fungi
bacteria
rickettsias
protozoans

Explanation:

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection. Fungi are a type of pathogen that can cause various skin - related infections. Protozoans are single - celled eukaryotes that cause diseases like malaria. Rickettsias are obligate intracellular parasites that cause diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Bacteria cause a wide range of diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis etc.

Answer:

Fungi