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Cutaneous Mycoses: Definition and Characteristics Quiz
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Cutaneous Mycoses: Definition and Characteristics Quiz

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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?

  • Ectothrix type (correct)
  • Endothrix type
  • Favic type
  • Tinea corporis
  • 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?

    <p>Tinea cruris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is responsible for causing rings with scaly centers as seen in Tinea corporis?

    <p>Tinea corporis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tinea capitis is a clinical manifestation of dermatophytoses that affects the bearded area of the face and neck.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microsporum audounii is responsible for causing athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the foot.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trichophyton rubrum is responsible for causing jock itch in the moist groin area.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trichophyton mentagrophytes var interdigitale is responsible for causing rings with scaly centers as seen in Tinea corporis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Epidermophyton floccosum is exclusively responsible for scalp, eyebrow, and eyelash infections.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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