Dermatophyte infections (FUNGAL)

Question 1

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections of the skin and nails caused by several different fungi and classified by the location on the body. Which of the following, Dermatophyte is the group of taxonomically related fungi. Which of the following is NOT part of this group?

1 - Trichophyton
2 - Candida albicans
3 - Microsporum
4 - Epidermophyton

Answer 1

2 - Candida albicans

Question 2

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections of the skin and nails, which are caused by Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton, collectively called dermatophytoses. Which layer of the skin do these fungi typically infect?

1 - stratum basale
2 - stratum spinosum
3 - stratum granulosum
4 - stratum lucidum
5 - desqaumatiing cells

Answer 2

5 - desqaumatiing cells
- essentiually the dead keratin tissue

Question 3

Which of the following matches the description of Dermatophytoses are fungal infections

1 - erythematous macule
2 - papules with a central umbilication, which are up to 5 mm in diameter
3 - pustules containing blood
4 - well defined polycyclic red plaques with fine scales

Answer 3

4 - well defined polycyclic red plaques with fine scales

• polycyclic = configurations arranged in a ring like organisation
• previously referred to as ringworm

Question 4

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections. Which of the following are used to describe dermatophytoses based on their location?

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris
3 - tinea pedis
4 - tinea capitalitis
5 - tinea unguim
6 - all of the above

Answer 4

6 - all of the above

Question 5

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections. Which of the following is used to describe dermatophytoses of the scalp?

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris
3 - tinea pedis
4 - tinea capitis
5 - tinea unguim

Answer 5

4 - tinea capitis
- causes loss of hair

Question 6

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections. Which 2 of the following is used to describe dermatophytoses of the trunk, neck, arms, and legs?

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris
3 - tinea pedis
4 - tinea capitis
5 - tinea unguim

Answer 6

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris (groin)

Question 7

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections. Which of the following is used to describe dermatophytoses of the palm of the hand?

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris
3 - tinea pedis
4 - tinea capitis
5 - tinea mannum

Answer 7

5 - tinea mannum

Question 8

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections. Which of the following is used to describe dermatophytoses of the dorsal side of the foot?

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris
3 - tinea pedis
4 - tinea capitis
5 - tinea mannum

Answer 8

3 - tinea pedis

Question 9

Dermatophytoses are fungal infections. Which 2 of the following is used to describe dermatophytoses of the nails?

1 - tinea corporis
2 - tinea cruris
3 - tinea pedis
4 - tinea capitis
5 - tinea unguim

Answer 9

5 - tinea unguim
- causes yellow colouration, brittle and atrophied nails

Question 10

How are Dermatophytoses are fungal infections typically treated?

1 - oral and topical anti-fungal medication
2 - antibiotics
3 - no treatment required
4 - all of the above

Answer 10

1 - oral and topical anti-fungal medication

Question 11

How are Dermatophytoses are fungal infections typically diagnosed?

1 - clinical diagnosis
2 - nail clippings
3 - skin scrapings
4 - all of the above

Answer 11

4 - all of the above
- diagnosis is most commonly clinical though