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Tinea or ringworm is caused by dermatophytes or fungi. It is a skin fungus infection that can affect different areas of the body like the scalp, hands, nails, and feet. Symptoms of tinea can include scaly, round patches of skin and itching.
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What is the scientific name of fungus that causes ringworm?
there are many scientific names for ringworm, what identifies the name is where it is found.ringworm of the body is Tinea corporis, this one is the most common.
What is the pathogen that causes tinea crursis?
The most common etiologic agents involved in tinea cruris areTrichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum; less common are Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum.
What can cause Ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal infection. You come in contact with the spores and if you have a weak spot in your skin, the fungus will start to grow there. They grow in a circle, which is why it's called ringworm.
What kind of fungi causes athelete's foot?
Fungi belonging to the genus, Trichophyton. It is often called tinea.
What type of fungi causes diseases in plants and humans?
Yes. Most common forms would be tinea pedis (athletes foot), tinea corporis (ring worm), but fungi can also cause pneumonia.
What could be wrong if you have red dots on the upper part of your legs and you haven't shaved recently?
It may be a fungal infection.Search in google for "tinea skin infection".Tinea means from fungus.So try it.Fungus always causes spots.
Is it Tinea versicolor or vitiligo?
Tinea versicolor and vitiligo are two different diseases. Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of depigmented skin. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. To accurately diagnose your disease you must visit a dermatologist. If you are looking for causes of vitiligo then this site would prove beneficial for you: http://www.vitiligoguide.com/vitiligo/
What is the layman's name for tinea versicolor?
Tinea is also called ringworm. They are a group of fungal infections of the skin (dermatophytes)(skin flowers). The names of the pathogen are many but the most common or familiar are: Epidermophyton floccosum or Microsporum spp or Trichophyton spp.
When was Tinea apicimaculella created?
Tinea apicimaculella was created in 1875.
Is tinea a virus?
No, tinea is a fungi in a virus athletes foot
What is tinea unguium?
tinea unguium (infection of the nails)Tinea unguium is the latin name for a fungal infection of the nail. It can be caused by the dermatophytes:TrichophytonEpidermophytonMicrosporum
What can you eat to prevent tinea vesicolar?
Tinea versicolor is not related to diet.
