Dermatophytes

Dermatophytes

Dermatophytes Introduction Filamentous fungi Infect only superficial keratinized tissue Skin(stratum corneum), hair and nails. Cause a variety of clinical conditions, collectively known as dermatophytoses, tinea or ring worm. Classification: Three genera: Trichophyton  Causes black dot ring worm Microsporum Epidermophyton Distribution: Epidermophyton floccosum Worldwide Trichophyton mentographytes Worldwide T. rubrum Worldwide T. Tonsurans  Europe america M. distortum  Australia, USA M. […]

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Dermatophytes

  DERMATOPHYTES Q. 1 Most common organism causing tinea capitis in India is:  A Microsporum  B Trichophyton tonsurans  C Epidermophyton  D Trichophyton violaceum Q. 1 Most common organism causing tinea capitis in India is:  A Microsporum  B Trichophyton tonsurans  C Epidermophyton  D Trichophyton violaceum Ans.D Explanation: The most common organisms causing Tinea capitis in the

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