Dermatophyte infections

Question 1

Athletes foot is an example of what type of infection

Answer 1

Dermatophyte

Question 2

Dermatophyte is what type of infection?

Answer 2

Fungus

Question 3

Ring worm is an example of what type of infection?

Answer 3

Dermatophyte

Question 4

Jock itch is an example of what type of infection?

Answer 4

Dermatophyte

Question 5

Nail infections are an example of what type of infection?

Answer 5

Dermatophyte

Question 6

Dermatophte infections are caused by what type of fungus?

Answer 6

Variety of fungi

Question 7

How are Dermatophyte infections spread?

Answer 7

by contact with infected surfaces (fomites)

Question 8

Microsporum is an example of what?

Answer 8

Fungi involved in Dermatophyte infections

Question 9

Tinea is an example of what?

Answer 9

Fungi involved in Dermatophyte infections

Question 10

Trichophyton is an example of what?

Answer 10

Fungi involved in Dermatophyte infections

Question 11

Many fungi live in what temperature? What does this mean?

Answer 11

37 degrees Celsius; it infects the extremities

Question 12

What is the treatment for Dermatophyte infections

Answer 12

topical fungicides (azoles)

Question 13

What are azoles?

Answer 13

topical fungicides