Match the fungal infections with their common names: Tinea cruris | Barber's itch, Tinea corporis | Jock itch, Tinea unguium | Athlete's foot, Tinea capitis | Ringworm.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to match specific fungal infections with their common names. It lists various conditions caused by fungi and their corresponding colloquial names, requiring the reader to identify and match them correctly.
Answer
Tinea cruris is Jock itch, Tinea corporis is Ringworm, Tinea unguium is Onychomycosis, Tinea capitis is Ringworm
Tinea cruris | Jock itch, Tinea corporis | Ringworm, Tinea unguium | Onychomycosis, Tinea capitis | Ringworm
Answer for screen readers
Tinea cruris | Jock itch, Tinea corporis | Ringworm, Tinea unguium | Onychomycosis, Tinea capitis | Ringworm
More Information
Tinea is a term used for fungal infections affecting different body parts, each having specific common names. For example, Tinea cruris affects the groin area and is known as Jock itch, while Tinea unguium affects the nails and is called Onychomycosis.
Sources
- Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections Basics - CDC - cdc.gov
- Ringworm (body) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Tinea Infections (Ringworm, Athlete's Foot & Jock Itch) - healthychildren.org
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