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foot rot

/ˈfʊt rɒt/

Traduction: Infection bactérienne ou fongique affectant la peau entre les orteils, provoquant démangeaisons, brûlures et desquamation, communément appelée pied d'athlète ; désigne également une maladie du bétail provoquant la pourriture des sabots.

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/ˈfʊt rɒt/B2informalmedical
  • frInfection bactérienne ou fongique affectant la peau entre les orteils, provoquant démangeaisons, brûlures et desquamation, communément appelée pied d'athlète ; désigne également une maladie du bétail provoquant la pourriture des sabots.

A bacterial or fungal infection that affects the skin between the toes, causing itching, burning, and peeling, commonly known as athlete's foot; also refers to a disease in livestock causing hoof decay.

  1. Animal diseaseB2formal

    A bacterial infection affecting the hooves or feet of livestock, especially sheep and cattle, causing lameness and tissue decay.

    frPietin

    • The farmer treated the sheep for foot rot to prevent the infection from spreading.
    • Foot rot can cause severe lameness in cattle if left untreated.
    • Vaccination is an effective way to control foot rot in a herd.
  2. Human foot infectionB2informal

    A colloquial term for a fungal or bacterial infection of the human foot, often causing odor, itching, and skin breakdown.

    frPied d'athlète

    • He developed foot rot after wearing wet boots for days.
    • Proper hygiene can help prevent foot rot in athletes.
    • The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream for his foot rot.