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Which organism is the most often isolated in Tinea corporis (ringworm)?
Which organism is the most often isolated in Tinea corporis (ringworm)?
What is the predominant infecting species of Tinea capitis in the USA?
What is the predominant infecting species of Tinea capitis in the USA?
How does Tinea capitis manifest under long-wave ultraviolet light (Wood lamp)?
How does Tinea capitis manifest under long-wave ultraviolet light (Wood lamp)?
Which organisms are the causative agents of Tinea cruris (jock itch)?
Which organisms are the causative agents of Tinea cruris (jock itch)?
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What is the characteristic manifestation of Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) on nails?
What is the characteristic manifestation of Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) on nails?
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How are subcutaneous mycoses typically acquired?
How are subcutaneous mycoses typically acquired?
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What is the common mode of acquisition for sporotrichosis?
What is the common mode of acquisition for sporotrichosis?
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Which type of infection are subcutaneous mycoses not transmissible under?
Which type of infection are subcutaneous mycoses not transmissible under?
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What does oral candidiasis manifest as in the mouth?
What does oral candidiasis manifest as in the mouth?
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What is the sample used for laboratory diagnosis of oral candidiasis?
What is the sample used for laboratory diagnosis of oral candidiasis?
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What is the drug of choice for onychomycosis?
What is the drug of choice for onychomycosis?
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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of dermatophytes?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of dermatophytes?
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Which of the following genera of dermatophytes does not infect nails?
Which of the following genera of dermatophytes does not infect nails?
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What is the most common cause of athlete's foot (tinea pedis)?
What is the most common cause of athlete's foot (tinea pedis)?
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Which type of organisms often cause human infections of dermatophycoses?
Which type of organisms often cause human infections of dermatophycoses?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for dermatophyte infections from human to human or animal to human?
What is the primary mode of transmission for dermatophyte infections from human to human or animal to human?
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Which tissue can athlete's foot (tinea pedis) spread to, leading to yellow and breakable nails?
Which tissue can athlete's foot (tinea pedis) spread to, leading to yellow and breakable nails?
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Which genera of dermatophytes attack the skin but do not infect hair?
Which genera of dermatophytes attack the skin but do not infect hair?
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What is the main nutrient source for dermatophytes?
What is the main nutrient source for dermatophytes?
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Which genera of dermatophytes attack skin but do not infect nails?
Which genera of dermatophytes attack skin but do not infect nails?
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Which type of organisms often cause human infections of dermatophycoses?
Which type of organisms often cause human infections of dermatophycoses?
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What is the primary mode of transmission for dermatophyte infections from human to human or animal to human?
What is the primary mode of transmission for dermatophyte infections from human to human or animal to human?
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Which tissue can athlete's foot (tinea pedis) spread to, leading to yellow and breakable nails?
Which tissue can athlete's foot (tinea pedis) spread to, leading to yellow and breakable nails?
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