24 - 160 - SUPERFICIAL FUNGAL INFECTION Flashcards
1
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most common cause of dermatophytosis of the skin
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Trichophyton rubrum
2
Q
most common cause of tinea capitis
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Trichophyton tonsurans
3
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4
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A
5
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Knobby antler-like hyphae (favic chandeliers), numerous chlamydoconidia.
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Trichophyton schoenleinii
6
Q
Most specific test for onychomycosis
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Culture
7
Q
Most sensitive test for onychomycosis
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PAS examination of nail clippings
8
Q
Which dermatophytes will produce fluorescence on wood lamp
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9
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(+) fluorescence in wood lamp
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10
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(+) fluorescence in wood lamp
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11
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True/ false. T. Tonsurans which is the most common cause of tinea capitis will not fluoresce on wood lamp.
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TRUE
Enumerate dermatophytes with (+) fluorescence:
Microsporum canis, audouinii, distortum, ferrugineum - yellow-green
T. Schoenleinii - blue-gray (favus)
