Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following species is responsible for causing ringworm on the scalp, eyebrow, and eyelashes?
Which of the following species is responsible for causing ringworm on the scalp, eyebrow, and eyelashes?
- Epidermophyton floccosum
- Microsporum audounii
- Trichophyton rubrum
- Trichophyton tonsurans (correct)
Which type of hair invasion is characterized by accumulation of hyphae around the hair shaft on the outside?
Which type of hair invasion is characterized by accumulation of hyphae around the hair shaft on the outside?
- Ectothrix type (correct)
- Endothrix type
- Favic type
- Tinea corporis
Which species is responsible for causing athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the foot?
Which species is responsible for causing athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the foot?
- Microsporum audounii
- Epidermophyton floccosum
- Tinea pedis (correct)
- Trichophyton rubrum
Which species is responsible for causing jock itch, a fungal infection in the moist groin area?
Which species is responsible for causing jock itch, a fungal infection in the moist groin area?
Which species is responsible for causing rings with scaly centers as seen in Tinea corporis?
Which species is responsible for causing rings with scaly centers as seen in Tinea corporis?
Tinea capitis is a clinical manifestation of dermatophytoses that affects the bearded area of the face and neck.
Tinea capitis is a clinical manifestation of dermatophytoses that affects the bearded area of the face and neck.
Microsporum audounii is responsible for causing athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the foot.
Microsporum audounii is responsible for causing athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the foot.
Trichophyton rubrum is responsible for causing jock itch in the moist groin area.
Trichophyton rubrum is responsible for causing jock itch in the moist groin area.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes var interdigitale is responsible for causing rings with scaly centers as seen in Tinea corporis.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes var interdigitale is responsible for causing rings with scaly centers as seen in Tinea corporis.
Epidermophyton floccosum is exclusively responsible for scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash infections.
Epidermophyton floccosum is exclusively responsible for scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash infections.
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
