Epidermophyton floccosum
Epidermophyton floccosum
Epidermophyton floccosum (pronunciation: e-pi-der-mo-fy-ton flok-so-sum) is a fungus that is pathogenic to humans. It is one of the causes of tinea infections, which include athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Etymology
The name Epidermophyton floccosum is derived from the Greek words epidermis (meaning skin), phyton (meaning plant), and floccosus (meaning woolly or fluffy). This refers to the fungus's ability to infect the skin and its woolly appearance under the microscope.
Description
Epidermophyton floccosum is a dermatophyte, a type of fungus that infects the skin, hair, and nails. It is one of the most common causes of skin infections in humans. The fungus is characterized by its ability to produce large, multicellular, club-shaped conidia on the surface of infected tissues.
Infections
Infections caused by Epidermophyton floccosum are typically superficial, affecting the outer layers of the skin. The most common infections caused by this fungus are tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm). These infections are characterized by itchy, red, scaly patches of skin that may blister and ooze.
Treatment
Treatment for infections caused by Epidermophyton floccosum typically involves the use of antifungal medications. These can be applied topically in the form of creams, lotions, or sprays, or taken orally in severe cases. It is important to complete the full course of treatment to prevent the infection from returning.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Epidermophyton floccosum
- Wikipedia's article - Epidermophyton floccosum
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