MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Athlete’s foot is caused by the same type of fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm and jock itch. Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favor the organisms’ growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dermatophytes are a group of filamentous fungi that cause infections of the skin (see Figure 1 for diseases, Figure 2 for typical dermatophyte species). Diseases caused by dermatophytes include athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and nail infections (onychomycosis).

Detailed explanation-3: -Tinea pedis or foot ringworm is an infection of the feet affecting soles, interdigital clefts of toes, and nails with a dermatophyte fungus. It is also called athlete’s foot. [1][2][3] The infection is caused by the dermatophyte, Trichophyton rubrum which was once endemic to many parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fungi are simple eukaryotic organisms that consist of one or more cells. They include mushrooms and yeasts. Human diseases caused by fungi include ringworm and athlete’s foot.

Detailed explanation-5: -Candidiasis. Candida are yeast that can be found on the skin, mucous membranes, and in the intestinal tract. Cryptococcosis. Aspergillosis. Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) Histoplasmosis. Blastomycosis. Pneumocystis pneumonia.