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What is the common name for the infection caused by dermatophytes in the foot?
What is the common name for the infection caused by dermatophytes in the foot?
- Tinea corporis
- Tinea facialis
- Tinea capitis
- Tinea pedis (correct)
Where are the lesions commonly found in Tinea corporis infections?
Where are the lesions commonly found in Tinea corporis infections?
- Groin
- On skin producing annular plaques (correct)
- Between toes
- Scalp
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common source of transmission for ringworm infections?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common source of transmission for ringworm infections?
- Sharing clothes
- Inhalation of spores (correct)
- Shared combs
- Animal-to-human contact
What is the clinical classification for ringworm infection of the nails?
What is the clinical classification for ringworm infection of the nails?
Which part of the body is commonly affected by Jock Itch (Tinea cruris)?
Which part of the body is commonly affected by Jock Itch (Tinea cruris)?
What is the most common symptom described by patients with Athlete's Foot (Tinea pedis)?
What is the most common symptom described by patients with Athlete's Foot (Tinea pedis)?
Which dermatophyte is the most unique because it grows better at 35°C than at room temperature?
Which dermatophyte is the most unique because it grows better at 35°C than at room temperature?
Which dermatophyte produces many small microconidia and occasionally macroconidia are produced?
Which dermatophyte produces many small microconidia and occasionally macroconidia are produced?
What is a major source of infection for Trichophyton verrucosum?
What is a major source of infection for Trichophyton verrucosum?
Which fungal infection is characterized by hair fluorescence not occurring in humans but being reported in infected animals?
Which fungal infection is characterized by hair fluorescence not occurring in humans but being reported in infected animals?
Which dermatophyte causes toenail infections, tinea corporis, and tinea capitis worldwide?
Which dermatophyte causes toenail infections, tinea corporis, and tinea capitis worldwide?
How is Trichophyton verrucosum occasionally transmitted to humans?
How is Trichophyton verrucosum occasionally transmitted to humans?
Which dermatophyte produces colonies that are powdery and suede-like with yellow to reddish-brown color?
Which dermatophyte produces colonies that are powdery and suede-like with yellow to reddish-brown color?
Which dermatophyte is known for causing endothrix infections and is the etiologic agent of 'adult ringworm of the scalp'?
Which dermatophyte is known for causing endothrix infections and is the etiologic agent of 'adult ringworm of the scalp'?
Which dermatophyte exhibits hair penetration test where cultures grow only on the outside of the hair?
Which dermatophyte exhibits hair penetration test where cultures grow only on the outside of the hair?
Which dermatophyte exhibits two forms: 'Downy' which is very fluffy with aerial hyphae and 'Granular' which looks like sugar sprinkled on the surface of the medium?
Which dermatophyte exhibits two forms: 'Downy' which is very fluffy with aerial hyphae and 'Granular' which looks like sugar sprinkled on the surface of the medium?
Which dermatophyte is characterized by having teardrop microconidia and causing tinea capitis, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis?
Which dermatophyte is characterized by having teardrop microconidia and causing tinea capitis, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis?
