Question

Pathogen mode of infection symptoms prevention and treatment of ringworms diseases

Answer 1

Symptoms.

The specific symptoms of ringworm depend on the location of the infection. They typically include:

i) Itchy skin.

ii) Red, scaly, or cracked skin.

iii) A ring-shaped rash (from which ringworm gets its name).

iv) Hair loss in the affected area (if hair was present).

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Answer 2

Answer:

Ringworm is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus. It’s called “ringworm” because it can cause a circular rash (shaped like a ring) that is usually red and itchy. Anyone can get ringworm. The fungi that cause this infection can live on skin, surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding.

Ringworm can affect skin on almost any part of the body as well as fingernails and toenails. The symptoms of ringworm often depend on which part of the body is infected, but they generally include:

• Itchy skin
• Itchy skinRing-shaped rash
• Itchy skinRing-shaped rashRed, scaly, cracked skin
• Itchy skinRing-shaped rashRed, scaly, cracked skinHair loss

Symptoms typically appear between 4 and 14 days after the skin comes in contact with the fungi that cause ringworm.

Symptoms of ringworm by location on the body:

Feet

(tinea pedis or “athlete’s foot”): The symptoms of ringworm on the feet include red, swollen, peeling, itchy skin between the toes (especially between the pinky toe and the one next to it). The sole and heel of the foot may also be affected. In severe cases, the skin on the feet can blister.

Scalp

(tinea capitis): Ringworm on the scalp usually looks like a scaly, itchy, red, circular bald spot. The bald spot can grow in size and multiple spots might develop if the infection spreads. Ringworm on the scalp is more common in children than it is in adults.

Groin

(tinea cruris or “jock itch”): Ringworm on the groin looks like scaly, itchy, red spots, usually on the inner sides of the skin folds of the thigh.

Beard (tinea barbae): Symptoms of ringworm on the beard include scaly, itchy, red spots on the cheeks, chin, and upper neck. The spots might become crusted over or filled with pus, and the affected hair might fall out.

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