fungi

Question 1

differnence between dermatophytes and non dermatophytes

Answer 1

Dermatophytes, particularly Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes, are the most common cutaneous fungal pathogens, accounting for approximately 90% of nail infections [2]. Non-dermatophyte patho- gens are fungi with known habitats in soil, decaying plant debris, or plant disease.

Question 1

tx for non-dermtophytes

Answer 1

itraconazole ( pulsed)

Question 2

tx for dermatophytes

Answer 2

terbinafine

Question 3

what is a fungal reservoir

Answer 3

spreading fungal nail infection up the foot from the nail

Question 4

atheltes foot caused by

Answer 4

Athlete’s foot is caused by the same type of fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm and jock itch

Question 5

investigation for fungus

Answer 5

skin scraping from the affected area for testing in a lab