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What is the meaning of the term 'dermatophyte' in Greek?
What is the meaning of the term 'dermatophyte' in Greek?
- Skin Infection
- Skin Doctor
- Skin Plant (correct)
- Skin Fungus
Which of the following types of tinea is found on the head?
Which of the following types of tinea is found on the head?
- Tinea corpus
- Tinea capitus (correct)
- Tinea pedis
- Tinea cruris
What is the name of the lamp used to diagnose Microsporum infections?
What is the name of the lamp used to diagnose Microsporum infections?
- Woods lamp (correct)
- UV lamp
- KOH lamp
- LED lamp
Which of the following is NOT a type of tinea?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tinea?
What is the name of the medication used to treat more serious dermatophyte infections?
What is the name of the medication used to treat more serious dermatophyte infections?
What is the term for a dermatophyte infection of the nails?
What is the term for a dermatophyte infection of the nails?
Which of the following dermatophytes causes Tinea infections?
Which of the following dermatophytes causes Tinea infections?
Why are Tinea infections often referred to as ringworm?
Why are Tinea infections often referred to as ringworm?
Which of the following groups is most at risk of getting Tinea infections?
Which of the following groups is most at risk of getting Tinea infections?
How can dermatophytes be visualized in skin scrapings?
How can dermatophytes be visualized in skin scrapings?
What is the general term for the class of medications used to treat Tinea infections?
What is the general term for the class of medications used to treat Tinea infections?
Which of the following is a source of Tinea infections?
Which of the following is a source of Tinea infections?
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Study Notes
Dermatophytes and Tinea
- Dermatophytes are fungi that cause Tinea, also known as ringworm, with three main types: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum.
- The name "dermatophyte" means "skin plant" in Greek.
Types of Tinea
- Tinea Capitis: a fungal infection found on the head.
- Tinea Corpus: a fungal infection found on the body.
- Tinea Cruris: a fungal infection found on the groin area.
- Tinea Pedis: a fungal infection found on the foot.
Risk Factors and Diagnosis
- Athletes, especially swimmers and wrestlers, are at higher risk of getting infected.
- Animals can also be a source of infection.
- A KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation of skin scrapings can help diagnose the infection by showing fungal hyphae.
- A Wood's lamp can also be used to diagnose Microsporum infections.
Treatment
- Antifungals like azoles are commonly used to treat dermatophyte infections.
- Terbinafine is a specific antifungal medication used to treat these infections.
- Griseofulvin is used to treat more serious dermatophyte infections.
- Onychomycosis is a dermatophyte infection of the nails.
Dermatophytes and Tinea
- Dermatophytes are fungi that cause Tinea, also known as ringworm, with three main types: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum.
- The name "dermatophyte" means "skin plant" in Greek.
Types of Tinea
- Tinea Capitis: a fungal infection found on the head.
- Tinea Corpus: a fungal infection found on the body.
- Tinea Cruris: a fungal infection found on the groin area.
- Tinea Pedis: a fungal infection found on the foot.
Risk Factors and Diagnosis
- Athletes, especially swimmers and wrestlers, are at higher risk of getting infected.
- Animals can also be a source of infection.
- A KOH (potassium hydroxide) preparation of skin scrapings can help diagnose the infection by showing fungal hyphae.
- A Wood's lamp can also be used to diagnose Microsporum infections.
Treatment
- Antifungals like azoles are commonly used to treat dermatophyte infections.
- Terbinafine is a specific antifungal medication used to treat these infections.
- Griseofulvin is used to treat more serious dermatophyte infections.
- Onychomycosis is a dermatophyte infection of the nails.
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