A 15 yo comes to GP with progressive pruritis of both feet. Exam shows bilateral erythematous scaly lesions that are most prominent in the interdigital web spaces and on soles. 1. What is diagnosis? 2. What is likely causal organism?

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1. A 15 yo comes to GP with progressive pruritis of both feet. Exam shows bilateral erythematous scaly lesions that are most prominent in the interdigital web spaces and on soles. 1. What is diagnosis? 2. What is likely causal organism?