Cutaneous Mycoses Flashcards
Which is not anthrophilic fungus? A. M.audonii B. T.rubrum C. M.gypseum D. T.tonsurans
C
Identify EA of dermatophytosis
- macroconidia: walls are rough + not parallel. small denticles @ ext wall
- with microconidia
Microsporum
Identify EA of dermatophytosis
- macroconidia: smooth walled
- with microconidia
Trichophyton
Identify EA of dermatophytosis
- macroconidia: walls are rough + not parallel. small denticles @ ext wall
- no microconidia BUT with chlamydoconidia
Epidermophyton
Differentiate tinea capitis fr tinea favosa
tinea capitis: alopecia temporary
tinea capitis: alopecia permanent
When does tinea capitis become erythematous?
zoophilic EA
causative agent of Tinea imbricata
Tricophyton concentricum
Differentiate tinea ungiuum from onychomycosis
Onychomycosis:possibly caused by non-dermatophyte
Tinea ungiuum is caused by dermatophyte
enum mst prob EA of tinea cruris
Epidermophyton floccosum
Trichophyton rubrum
which is not done in wet mount of cutaneous mycoses? A. 10%KOH B. LPCB C. Parker superquink ink D. gentle warming
B
Which destroys the hair cuticle?
A.ectothrix
B.endothrix
C.both
A
Which is seen @ Wood’s Lamp?
A.ectothrix
B.endothrix
C.both
A
Which is caused by anthrophilic fungus?
A.ectothrix
B.endothrix
C.both
B
When to use:
- blunt scalpel
- swab
- blunt scalpel: fr skin, nail
* swab: picking up loose skin / debris
When to use:
- forceps
- bone curette
- forceps: hair, loose skin scales
* bone curette: skin fr scalp, skin, perianal, feet
severe form of Tinea pedis
Moccasin Foot