part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
scaling patches on the body
A
tinea corporis (ringworm)
2
Q
This is caused by contact with person to person or animal to person
A
tinea capitis
3
Q
This is caused by contact with an infected animal, human, soil, or fomites
A
tinea corporis (ringworm) of the body -scaling patches
4
Q
- lesions
- can contract from showers, locker room, swimming pools
A
tinea pedis (athletes foot)
5
Q
What is the treatment for tinea pedis?
A
- topical: terbinafine, clotrimazole
- roal: griseofulvin
6
Q
What type of infection is tinea?
A
fungal
7
Q
Describe the tinea rash.
A
- circular shape with central clearing
- pruritus, painful, or symptom free
8
Q
How is tinea contracted?
A
contact
9
Q
What is the OTC that treats tinea?
A
antifungal (lotrimin, monistat)
10
Q
When can the child with tinea return to school?
A
once therapy is initiated
