Diagnosis of Fungal Infections — Flashcards

Cutaneous involvement in _____ commonly manifests as a verrucous lesion with irregular borders that may mimic squamous cell carcinoma.

Hint: which fungus

Tinea pedis or ringworm of foot is most commonly caused by Trichophyton _____ infections

_____ of Tinea lesions due to dermatophytes are seen with KOH prep of skin scrapings

Trichophyton _____ gives dull blue fluoresence on Wood's lamp

Tinea unguium or onychomycosis is defined as the infection of the nail _____ by fungus.

Tinea cruris is most commonly caused by Trichophyton _____

Tinea corporis/ ringworm infection is caused by the dermatophyte _____

_____ candidiasis presents with burning sensation on eating spicy food and red tongue lesion

_____ lesions are characteristic of fungal ulcer.

The dermatophyte _____ can be identified via Wood's lamp