Fungal Diseases - Practice Questions & MCQ

Ringworm or Tinea

Pathogen: Fungi belonging to genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton & Microsporum

Mode of infection: from soil or towel, clothes, combs of infected persons

Effects:

• Trichophyton infects skin, hair and nails
• Epidermophyton infects skin and nails
• Microsporum infects hair and skin

Symptoms:

• The appearance of dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body such as skin, nails and scalp.
• These lesions are accompanied by intense itching.
• Heat and moisture help these fungi to grow, which makes them thrive in skin folds such as those in the groin or between the toes.

Treatment:

• Griseofulvin and miconazole