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Which type of ringworm infection is known as 'jock itch'?
Which type of ringworm infection is known as 'jock itch'?
- Tinea corporis
- Tinea unguium
- Tinea pedis
- Tinea cruris (correct)
What is the most prevalent type of dermatophytosis among the listed infections?
What is the most prevalent type of dermatophytosis among the listed infections?
- Tinea unguium
- Tinea pedis (correct)
- Tinea capitis
- Tinea barbae
Which causative fungi are common in both Tinea pedis and Tinea unguium infections?
Which causative fungi are common in both Tinea pedis and Tinea unguium infections?
- T.rubrum and T.mentagrophyte (correct)
- T.mentagrophyte and E.floccosum
- E.floccosum and T.mentagrophyte
- T.rubrum and E.floccosum
Which type of ringworm infection primarily affects the nails, causing them to become yellow, brittle, and thickened?
Which type of ringworm infection primarily affects the nails, causing them to become yellow, brittle, and thickened?
In Tinea pedis, where is the most common location for chronic infection to occur?
In Tinea pedis, where is the most common location for chronic infection to occur?
Which type of ringworm infection affects the foot, leading to symptoms like soreness, itching, hyperkeratosis of the sole, and white macerated tissues?
Which type of ringworm infection affects the foot, leading to symptoms like soreness, itching, hyperkeratosis of the sole, and white macerated tissues?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dermatophytoses?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dermatophytoses?
Which of the following genera is NOT a cause of tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp)?
Which of the following genera is NOT a cause of tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp)?
Which of the following mycoses is classified as a subcutaneous mycosis?
Which of the following mycoses is classified as a subcutaneous mycosis?
Which of the following statements regarding dermatophytoses is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements regarding dermatophytoses is INCORRECT?
Which of the following is NOT a systemic mycosis?
Which of the following is NOT a systemic mycosis?
Which of the following genera is the ONLY one that can cause tinea unguium (ringworm of the nails)?
Which of the following genera is the ONLY one that can cause tinea unguium (ringworm of the nails)?
Which of the following is NOT a major source of ringworm infection?
Which of the following is NOT a major source of ringworm infection?
Which of the following statements about Microsporum species is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about Microsporum species is INCORRECT?
Which of the following fungi is considered an anthropophilic species?
Which of the following fungi is considered an anthropophilic species?
Which of the following statements about the classification of dermatophytes is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the classification of dermatophytes is CORRECT?
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of Microsporum canis?
Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of Microsporum canis?
Which of the following is a zoophilic species of dermatophyte?
Which of the following is a zoophilic species of dermatophyte?
