Tinea


 
 
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Tinea

Tinea is a fungus that can grow on the skin, hair or nails. It grows out from a centre, producing a red, inflamed ring of skin. Tinea inflection is often called ringworm, but no worms are involved. The Tinea fungus feeds on dead skin cells. When it runs out of dead cells it will attack the living cells, causing the skin to become red and itchy. If not treated, the skin will crack and bleed.  The infection can be treated with a fungicide - a chemical that kills fungi.

                                                     

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Question : 1

Which of the following infection is also called as ringworm disease ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following disease is not caused by a worm ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which of the following infection can be treated with a fungicide ?

Right Option : B
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