Dermatophytosis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common in children (3-14yrs)
A
Tinea Capitis
2
Q
TINEA FACIALIS
Predisposing factors:
A
Animal exposure
Chronic topical application of glucocorticoids
3
Q
Dermatophyte infection of body surfaces.
Prevalent in warm or moist climates
A
TINEA CORPORIS
4
Q
Transmitted directly from infected humans or animals via fomites or via autoinoculation
A
TINEA CORPORIS
5
Q
Dermatophytosis of the groin, genitalia, pubic area, perineal and perianal skin
A
TINEA CRURIS
6
Q
Most common dermatophytoses
A
TINEA PEDIS AND MANUM
7
Q
Acquired by direct contact with an infected human or animal, the soil and
autoinoculation
A
TINEA MANUM
8
Q
Occurs after topical application of a glucocorticoid to a site colonized or infected with a dermatophyte
A
TINEA INCOGNITO
9
Q
Treatments for dermatophytosis
A
Oral and topical antifungal
