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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.
Which micro-organism causes ringworm?
Micro-organism's that cause ringworm include the three genera of fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Micro-organism's that cause ringworm include the three genera of fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum.
What is taxonomy of a foot fungus?
Foot fungus, also known as tinea pedis, is caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. Common species include Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum. These fungi are categorized under the kingdom Fungi, phylum Ascomycota, and class Eurotiomycetes.
What cause fungal infection of the skin?
Three types of fungus are involved in most skin infections: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum
What is the scientific name for Dermatophyte?
Arthrodermataceae . Epidermophyton floccosum Microsporum audouinii Microsporum ferrugineum Trichophyton concentricum Trichophyton kanei Trichophyton megninii Trichophyton mentagrophytes (cottony and velvety) Trichophyton raubitschekii Trichophyton rubrum Trichophyton schoenleinii Trichophyton soudanense Trichophyton tonsurans Trichophyton violaceum Trichophyton yaoundei
Does epidermophyton produce spore?
yes ,epidermophytons produce spores as macroconidia
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.
Can honey cure athlete's foot?
Absolutely no way. While there are apparently fungicidal agents at work in the bee hive and around honeycombs, as shown by the absense of mold within the hive, these are apparently targetted at spores that would prosper in that environment. Athelete's Foot, usually Trichophyton or Epidermophyton fungus, prefers a significantly different environment, e.g. human epidermis.
What is sertaconazol?
Sertaconazole nitrate (Ertaczo) is a topical antifungal medication used to treat skin infections due to Candida albicans, Epidermophyton & Tricophyton.
Why does fungus look like fungus?
Because it is fungus
What type of fungus is produced by mushrooms?
A mushroom is it's own fungus for that it does not produce fungus it is fungus.
What type of organism causes yeast infection?
fungus
