Tuesday, June 23, 2020

HUMAN HEALTH - FUNGAL DISEASE

FUNGAL DISEASE

Ringworm

  • Caused by Microsporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton.
  • Affects skin, nails, folds of skin, groin.
  • Transmitted by sharing towel, clothes, or even comb with infected person.
  • Symptoms- Appearance of dry skin, scaly lesions in nails and scalp with intense itching.
  • Heat and moisture help these fungi to grow.
  • Treatment - antifungal cream, antifungal oral drugs.

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