(Ringworm)
Fungi causing superficial infection of the skin are called dermatophytes, ring worm or tinea infection.
Transmission
Contact with infected person
Note
- The genera of fungi caused by Dermatophytoses, Trichophyton, Epidermohyton and microsporum. The infection is given defferent names depending in the sites affected.
- Dermatophytes infection of skin Tinea corporis (Ringworm)
- Groin-Tinea cruris
- Feet-Tinea pedis
- Nails -Tnea unguinum
The classical lession is an annular or arcuate plaque with a clear center and an active edge showing papulovesiculation and scaling.
Diagnosis
Direct microscopy of scrapings
General management
- Loacl application of gention voilet 0.5%solution in Health post level
- Clotrimazole , Fluconazole -10-20mg oraly single dose
- Ketocarazole 100-200mg/kg/dysfor 7 days
- Griseofulvin 8mg-10mg/kg/day for 7 dyas
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