Fungi

Question 1

Tinea capitis:

Answer 1

fungal infection in the scalp → leads to itching and hair dots.

Question 2

• Tinea pedis

Answer 2

fungal infection in the foot (athlete’s foot) → leads to itching, moist, sweaty areas.

Question 3

Tinea mannuum:

Answer 3

fungal infection in the hands.

Question 4

Tinea cruris:

Answer 4

fungal infection in the groin (Jock itch), associated with obesity.

Question 5

Tinea barbae:

Answer 5

fungal infection in the beard.

Question 6

Tinea ungium:

Answer 6

fungal infection in the nail bed (onychomycosis) → leads to discoloration.

Question 7

Tinea corporis:

Answer 7

fungal infection in the trunk (body) → leads to itching.