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Ch. 35 questions
Fungal Diseases of the Skin
Question | Answer |
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List the expected site(s) of human infection for the dermatophytes | on the general body as well as the foot, hair, groin, scalp, and nail |
Is tinea capitis a disease or an organism? | disease |
What type of candidiasis occurs in the mouth, and what are its symptoms? | thrush--occurs in mouth-causes small, white flecks/patches appear on oral membranes and resemble mild curd when they grow together |
How is candidiasis identified? | recognized by appearance of lesions and budding yeast and is confirmed by sugar fermentation |