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Trichophyton Rubrum Characteristics Quiz
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Trichophyton Rubrum Characteristics Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • Sharing clothes
  • Inhalation of spores (correct)
  • Shared combs
  • Animal-to-human contact

    • What is the clinical classification for ringworm infection of the nails?

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

    Which part of the body is commonly affected by Jock Itch (Tinea cruris)?

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

    What is the most common symptom described by patients with Athlete's Foot (Tinea pedis)?

    <p>Pruritic, scaly soles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte is the most unique because it grows better at 35°C than at room temperature?

    <p>Trichophyton schoenleinii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte produces many small microconidia and occasionally macroconidia are produced?

    <p>Trichophyton schoenleinii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major source of infection for Trichophyton verrucosum?

    <p>Presence on cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fungal infection is characterized by hair fluorescence not occurring in humans but being reported in infected animals?

    <p>Trichophyton schoenleinii infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte causes toenail infections, tinea corporis, and tinea capitis worldwide?

    <p>T. rubrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Trichophyton verrucosum occasionally transmitted to humans?

    <p>Through contaminated fomites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte produces colonies that are powdery and suede-like with yellow to reddish-brown color?

    <p>T. tonsurans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte is known for causing endothrix infections and is the etiologic agent of 'adult ringworm of the scalp'?

    <p>T. tonsurans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte exhibits hair penetration test where cultures grow only on the outside of the hair?

    <p>T. rubrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>T. rubrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dermatophyte is characterized by having teardrop microconidia and causing tinea capitis, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis?

    <p>T. tonsurans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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