Fungal Infection Flashcards

1
Q

Fungal infection are Called

Involving the lung and other internal organs

A

Mycoses

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The most common types of fungal infection are

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Tinea pedis aka athlete foot

Tinea critics

Tinea capitis

Tinea barbae

Moniliasis

Onychomycosis

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Tinea pedis aka athlete foot

Tinea critics

Tinea capitis

Tinea barbae

Moniliasis

Onychomycosis

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The most common types of fungal infection are

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4
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Athlete foot or dermatophytosis

A

Tinea pedis

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5
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Jock itch

A

Tinea cruris

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6
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Commonly known as ringworm

A

Tinea capitis

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7
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Barber itch

A

Tinea barbae

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8
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Thrush

A

Moniliasis

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9
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Athlete’s foot or dermatophytosis, Causes blistering, peeling, cracking, and itching.

The skin between the toes become inflamed and develop cracks that become painful fissure

Intense itching is common

A

Tinea pedis

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10
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It can spread to other parts of the body

The condition can be complicated by a severe bacteria infection

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Tinea pedis

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11
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Contracted and spread in swimming pools, spas, and showers.

Keep area clean, dry, and exposed to air and sunlight.

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Tinea pedis

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12
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Trichophyton mentagrophtes

Trichophyton rubrum are the most

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Are the usual infecting agents

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13
Q

Burrow solution

Topicals:Loprox, (ciclo)

Mycelex, (micon)

Spectazole, (Econ)

Nizoral, (keto)

and Naftin (Naft)

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Treatment for tinea pedis

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Treatment for tinea pedis

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Burrow solution

Topicals:Loprox, (ciclo)

Mycelex, (micon)

Spectazole, (Econ)

Nizoral, (keto)

and Naftin (Naft)

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15
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toenail and fingernail fungal infection

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Onychomycosis

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16
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How are fungal infect dx

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is confirmed by microscopic examination of skin scrapings that have been treated with potassium hydroxide.

To prevent recurring fungal infections, do not share towels, combs, or brushes.

Wear shoes that provide ventilation.

Patients may need to have liver monitored.

17
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is confirmed by microscopic examination of skin scrapings that have been treated with potassium hydroxide. To prevent recurring fungal infections, do not share towels, combs, or brushes. Wear shoes that provide ventilation. Patients may need to have liver monitored.

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Dx for fungal infection