Ringworm

Question 1

Characteristic of Ringworm

Answer 1

• Fungi that causes body surface conditions
• Confined to nonliving epidermal tissues (also hair/nails)
• All conditions have names

Question 2

Causative agents for Ringworm

Answer 2

• Trichophyton
• Microsporum
• Epidermophyton

Question 3

Culture and Diagnosis for Ringworm

Answer 3

• Long wave UV cause infected hair to fluoresce

- Hair, skin, nails heated with KOH

Question 4

Pathogenesis and Virulence Factors

Answer 4

Dermatophytes (type of fungi) can digest keratin on skin

Question 5

Tranmission/Epidemiology for Ringworm

Answer 5

• Direct and Indirect contact with other humans or animals

- Therapy is topical, anti fungal agent