dermatophytes

 Dermatophytes

Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth.

Pathogenesis

These fungi can cause superficial infection of;

Skin lesions

Scaling scalp lesion

Hair

Nails

Causing ring worm shape; resemble worm in shape 

Mucus membrane

Source and Mode of Transmission

Dermatophytes are spread by direct contact from;

Other people

Animals

Soil and some fomites

Types of Dermatophytes

1. Tinea faciei

2. Tinea barbae

3. Tinea corporis

4. Tinea unguium

5. Tinea incognito

6. Tinea captitis

7. Tinea manuum

8. Tinea cruris

9. Tinea pedis