Vulnerable populations, specifically migrant farm
workers and persons experiencing homelessness, are
often at an increased risk for foot infections. This risk
is related to their working and living conditions,
socioeconomic status, limited access to health care,
frequent exposure to wet environments, limited
access to clean and dry socks and shoes, bathing or
laundry facilities, and daily routines that require them
to be on their feet for long periods of time. The other
factors that influence the risk for fungal infections in
these populations include male gender, a history of
fungal infections, and comorbidities such as diabetes
or HIV infection that impair the immune system