IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Approximately 40 different species of fungi can cause ringworm; the scientific names for the types of fungi that cause ringworm are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermatophytoses are fungal infections of the skin and nails caused by several different fungi and classified by the location on the body. Dermatophyte infections are also called ringworm or tinea. Symptoms of dermatophytoses include rashes, scaling, and itching.

Detailed explanation-3: -People can get ringworm after contact with someone who has the infection. To avoid spreading the infection, people with ringworm shouldn’t share clothing, towels, combs, or other personal items with other people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mycoses can be cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic. Common cutaneous mycoses include tineas caused by dermatophytes of the genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Tinea corporis is called ringworm. Tineas on other parts of the body have names associated with the affected body part.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes rashes on the skin and nails. The most common causative agents are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. The fungi that cause this infection can live on skin, surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding.

Detailed explanation-6: -Candidiasis. Candida normally lives inside the body and on the skin without causing any problems, but can cause infections if it grows out of control or if it enters deep into the body. Cryptococcus neoformans infection. Mucormycosis. Talaromycosis.