In the past, athletes ran barefoot, and it was believed that "athlete's foot" was caused by insect bites (in Latin terms, it's called tinea pedis or foot larva). But nothing could be further from the truth: the cause of these annoying rashes, of the skin cracking and itching, is a fungus. And not just any fungus: specifically, Trichophyton mentagrophytes.

But of course, Trichophyton mentagrophytes doesn't just live on athletes' feet: it's the most common skin fungus, and almost 70% of the population will experience it at some point in their lives. Closed athletic shoes and damp socks are a perfect breeding ground for this microorganism. And it's highly contagious, so don't walk barefoot in gym or pool showers, and always wear flip-flops when you travel!

The plush toys represent tiny microbes enlarged a million times.

• The dolls measure between 13 and 18 cm, depending on the model.
• Each microbe is accompanied by an actual image of its appearance under a microscope.
• Made with polyester.
• Washable with water and mild soap.
• CE Marking

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OLD

Yes, all our products come with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. If you have any problems, please contact us and we'll resolve them.