fungal diseases

• Atheletes foot

  Athlete's foot is a rash caused by a fungus that is usually found between people's toes

  It causes dry, red and flaky or white, wet and cracked skin

  It is often found in communal areas like swimming pool changing rooms or gyms

  Transmitted by touching infected skin or surfaces that have been previous contaminated

  Treated by antifungal medication
• Rose Black Spot 


  Rose black spot is caused by a fungus which infects roses

  It infects leaves and causes black or purple spots on the leaves

  The rest of the leaves often turn yellow and can drop off the plant

  This reduces that plant's ability to photosynthesise and reduces growth It can be transmitted in air or water, as well as through direct contact by gardeners

  It is treatable using fungicides and by removing and destroying infected leaves.