GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which disorder is a very contagious, fungal infection that usually affects the feet?
A
acne
B
alopecia
C
athletes foot
D
herpes simplex
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is an infection of the skin and feet that can be caused by a variety of different fungi. Although tinea pedis can affect any portion of the foot, the infection most often affects the space between the toes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Athlete’s foot is an infection caused by a type of fungus known as a dermatophyte. Able to infect only the top layer of dead keratin, dermatophytes affect the skin, hair shafts, and nails. Dermatophytes are classified into three genera: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jock itch, athlete’s foot, and ringworm are all types of fungal skin infections known collectively as tinea. They’re caused by fungi called dermatophytes that live on skin, hair, and nails and thrive in warm, moist areas.

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