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What is the common name for ringworm of the feet?
What is the common name for ringworm of the feet?
Which term refers to ringworm of the body?
Which term refers to ringworm of the body?
Which fungus affects skin, hair, and nails in cases of Dermatomycoses?
Which fungus affects skin, hair, and nails in cases of Dermatomycoses?
What is the main method for laboratory diagnosis of Dermatomycoses involving skin or nail samples?
What is the main method for laboratory diagnosis of Dermatomycoses involving skin or nail samples?
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Which fungal infection is favored by heat and humidity?
Which fungal infection is favored by heat and humidity?
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How can reinfection of Dermatomycoses be prevented when it involves spread from animals such as dogs and cats?
How can reinfection of Dermatomycoses be prevented when it involves spread from animals such as dogs and cats?
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What is the common name for sporotrichosis?
What is the common name for sporotrichosis?
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Which phase of Sporothrix schenckii is characterized by small, oval to cigar-shaped budding yeast cells?
Which phase of Sporothrix schenckii is characterized by small, oval to cigar-shaped budding yeast cells?
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How does sporotrichosis typically enter the skin leading to local pustules or ulcers?
How does sporotrichosis typically enter the skin leading to local pustules or ulcers?
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What is the laboratory diagnostic feature of Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis?
What is the laboratory diagnostic feature of Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis?
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What is the recommended treatment for sporotrichosis?
What is the recommended treatment for sporotrichosis?
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Where is Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis commonly found on the body?
Where is Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis commonly found on the body?
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What skin disease is characterized by brownish scaly, itchy areas caused by Malassezia furfur?
What skin disease is characterized by brownish scaly, itchy areas caused by Malassezia furfur?
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Which fungal infection of the hair is characterized by nodules on the distal shaft?
Which fungal infection of the hair is characterized by nodules on the distal shaft?
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Where are the lesions of Tinea versicolor usually noticed?
Where are the lesions of Tinea versicolor usually noticed?
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What is the causative agent of Tinea nigra?
What is the causative agent of Tinea nigra?
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Which skin disease is manifested as light brown to blackish spots due to melanin-like pigment in the hyphae?
Which skin disease is manifested as light brown to blackish spots due to melanin-like pigment in the hyphae?
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What type of skin infection is characterized by lesions containing both budding yeast cells & hyphae?
What type of skin infection is characterized by lesions containing both budding yeast cells & hyphae?
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Study Notes
Fungal Infections
- The common name for ringworm of the feet is Athlete's foot.
- Ringworm of the body is referred to as Tinea corporis.
- Dermatomycoses is a fungal infection that affects skin, hair, and nails, and is caused by a fungus such as Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
- The main method for laboratory diagnosis of Dermatomycoses involving skin or nail samples is through direct microscopy, fungal culture, and histopathology.
- Fungal infections favored by heat and humidity include Dermatomycoses.
- Reinfection of Dermatomycoses can be prevented when it involves spread from animals such as dogs and cats by avoiding contact with infected animals, washing hands after contact, and regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment.
Sporotrichosis
- The common name for sporotrichosis is Rose Gardener's disease.
- The yeast phase of Sporothrix schenckii is characterized by small, oval to cigar-shaped budding yeast cells.
- Sporotrichosis typically enters the skin through a puncture wound or abrasion, leading to local pustules or ulcers.
- The recommended treatment for sporotrichosis is itraconazole or saturated solution of potassium iodide.
Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis
- The laboratory diagnostic feature of Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis is the presence of sclerotic cells (Muriform cells) in tissue sections.
- Chromoblastomycosis or Chromomycosis is commonly found on the limbs, especially the hands and feet.
Other Fungal Infections
- Pityriasis versicolor is a skin disease characterized by brownish, scaly, itchy areas caused by Malassezia furfur.
- Piedra is a fungal infection of the hair characterized by nodules on the distal shaft.
- Lesions of Tinea versicolor are usually noticed on the chest and back.
- The causative agent of Tinea nigra is Hortaea werneckii.
- Tinea nigra is a skin disease manifested as light brown to blackish spots due to melanin-like pigment in the hyphae.
- Candidiasis is a type of skin infection characterized by lesions containing both budding yeast cells and hyphae.
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Test your knowledge on fungal infections that affect keratinized structures like hair, skin, and nails without invading the tissue. Learn about common fungal infections in humans, known as 'TINEA' or ringworm, which are chronic infections favored by heat and humidity. Explore examples like Tinea corporis, Tinea capitis, and Tinea unguium.
