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The difference between Tinea pedis and Tinea cruris is that pedis occurs on the foot while cruris occure on the groin and the similarity is that they are both fugal infection. :)
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What is fungus diseases?
A fungal infection is known medically as tinea and can include: tinea corporis, tinea capitis, tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and ring worm.
Genus and species name for athletes foot?
scientific name=tinea pedis caused by dermatophytes
What actors and actresses appeared in Tinea Cruris - 2010?
The cast of Tinea Cruris - 2010 includes: Nanthapricha Lapbunrueng as Beer Sirapop Watanasirikomol as Mor
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.
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.
Illnesses caused by fungi?
The general medical term for a fungal infection is "mycosis". myco-: fungus -osis: abnormal condition of... However, for specific examples: Tinea Pedis- AKA "Athelete's Foot" Tinea Corporis- AKA "Ringworm" Tinea Cruris- AKA "Jock Itch"
What is tinea pedis?
Tinea pedis is caused by a fungus. Usually this fungus is a dermatophyte such as tricophyton mentagrophytes or tricophyton rubrum.
Is tinea cruris-primary contaGIOUS?
Yes, tinea cruris-primary is moderately contagious. This infection can affect both humans and some animals so it is important to wash your hands if you know you have the infection.
Can athelet's foot be transferred to other part of the body?
Athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. Fungi like to grow in warm, dark, moist places, so this same fungus can be transferred to other places on the body, including the groin (tinea cruris).
Where and when was athlete's foot originated?
Athlete's foot, also called Tinea Pedis, is a parasitic fungal infection of the epidermis of the human foot. The term "athlete's foot" refers to the disease and not the organism (fungus) that causes it. Several different fungi, called dermatophytes, can cause tinea pedis. Moreover, a fungus species that causes athlete's foot can also cause, for example, jock itch (tinea cruris). It is typically caused by a mold[1] (but in some cases a yeast) that grows on the surface of the skin and then into the living skin tissue itself, causing the infection.
What are effective treatments for jock itch or tinea cruris?
Uncomplicated tinea cruris (jock itch) is effectively treated with topical anti-fungal creams. They are available as OTC preparations. See link for more.
What is the causative agent for athlete's foot?
Athletes foot is caused by fungus. Usually a fungus called Trichophyton or tinea pedis.
