Question
Transmission chain as shown in the photograph below is seen in which infecting Dermatophyte?
A. T. rubrum.
B. T. tonsurans.
C. E.flocculosum.
D. T.verrucosum.
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Correct Answer » D
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Ans: D. T.verrucosum.
Trichophyton verrucosum
- Commonly known as the cattle ringworm fungus, is a dermatophyte largely responsible for fungal skin disease in cattle, but is also a common cause of ringworm in donkeys, dogs, goat, sheep, and horses.
- Human infection is more common in rural areas where contact with animals is more frequent, and can cause severe inflammation of the afflicted region.
- Infection to humans is largely zoonotic, and can be transmitted through direct contact or bites.
- The majority of infections are occupational, and this includes agricultural workers, veterinarians, and grain handlers (infection can also be transmitted human-to-human, thus family members of these workers are also at risk).
- It may cause tinea capitis,tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea barbae, and tinea profunda.
