Dermatophytes-The Tin Man Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three organisms included in the dermatophytes
A
T,E,M
T-Trichophyton
E-Epidermophyton
M-Microsporum
2
Q
What is the location of Dermatophytes and what is the general term for their infection
A
Located on the skin and form ring worm lesions (noninvasive)
3
Q
What is the locations for tinea capitis
A
On the head
4
Q
What is the location of tinea corpus
A
On the body
5
Q
What is the location of tinea pedis
A
Found on the foot
6
Q
What is the location for tinea cruris
A
Found on the groin
7
Q
How is Dermatophytes visualized
A
KOH salt prep of swabbed lesions
8
Q
What is used to diagnos microsporum
A
Woods lamp
9
Q
What is the treatment for Dermatophytes
A
Azoles
10
Q
What is the treatment of Dermatophytes in the nails aka Onchomycosis
A
Terbanifine
11
Q
What is griseofulvin used for
A
Serious Dermatophytes infections
