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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.
Does Carnivorous Fungi eat humans?
I am investigating the possibility that there may be a form of carnivorous fungi which can infect humans. It would manifest in scalp region, and spores may have systemic consequences. No evidence that it becomes dangerous. I would consider it to be a parasite. May have been used by geneticists to develop novel pesticide\insecticide, but so far, I have not discovered evidence of this. 2nd Answer: True, but there are a number of fungi who do eat tiny, tiny bits of humans, usually on the skin. Some examples are the Ringworm fungus, the tinea corporis fungus that also live on human skin, the tinea cruris usually in the groin area (Jock itch), and its cousin, tinea pedis, which infects the feet, especially between the toes. (Athlete's foot), and tinea unguium which grow under the toenails. In addition, there are a number of fungi that can infect the inside of the body, and which can be deadly, as there are few medicines that will kill their spores.
What is tinea corporis better known as?
Tinea corporis is a skin infection. It stems from fungus infecting the skin. It can cause rash, itching, and form circular red spots. It is also known as ringworm.
Which of these is a human disease caused by a fungus?
Some fungal diseases include :Mycosis / CoccidioidomycosisHistoplasmosisCandidiasis (thrush)Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch, and Ringworm (Tinea genus)
How does Tinea pedis reproduce?
Tinea pedis produces asexual spores called conidia. As the skin cellls slough off, the carry the conidia with them. The conidia are able to survive for years, waiting for a new foot to infect.
What is different between tinea pedis and tinea cruris?
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. :)
What actors and actresses appeared in Tinea Cruris - 2010?
The cast of Tinea Cruris - 2010 includes: Nanthapricha Lapbunrueng as Beer Sirapop Watanasirikomol as Mor
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.
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.
How does tinea barbae transmit?
Tinea barbae and tinea cruris are both treated by using antifungal creams or lotions available over-the-counter, such as Lotrimin or Monistat.
An English word for dick rash?
Fungal jock itch is "tinea cruris".
What is Tinea Cruris famous for?
Tinea cruris is not a person, but rather is the medical name for the disease commonly known as jock itch. Common symptoms include burning sensation, itching and redness around the leg or genital region. It is best treated with topical creams and proper hygiene.
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 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.
How many new cases of Tinea Cruris are being found per year?
50000 in africa 1 in aussie land
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.
