Dermatophytes Flashcards
1
Q
Infects NAILS, HANDS, and TORSO rarely hair
A
Trichophyton rubrum. (most common!)
Thin, cigar or pencil-shaped macroconidia may also be present.
2
Q
Infects any body surface
most commonly causes athletes foot
A
Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Spiral hyphae and thin, smooth-walled macroconidia may also be seen.
3
Q
causes infections in SKIN and NAILS
A
Epidermophyton floccosum
No microconidia produced
4
Q
causes SKIN and HAIR infections
thick walls and curved apical knobs
A
Microsporum canis
5
Q
mainly causes Ringworm of the scalp
A
Tricophyton tonsurans
The microconidia may appear as teardrops, pegs, clubs or round balloon shapes.
