What causes beriberi?

Beriberi is caused by fungal infection of the skin of the feet, the main pathogenic fungi are red trichophyton, trichophyton mantis, gypsum-like microspore fungi and epidermal fungi, etc. Beriberi is mainly caused by infection, can be caused by direct contact with beriberi patients, but also can be caused by indirect infection through sharing shoes, socks, foot basin, towels and other daily necessities. Beriberi summer and autumn high incidence, often and local sweating is more related, mostly involving both sides, from one side can slowly spread to the opposite side. Beriberi divided into three types, blister scale type, hyperkeratosis type and immersion erosion type. Beriberi easy secondary infection, so early active treatment.