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Tinea
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Definition
: Fungal infection of keratinized tissues such as hair, skin and nails. The main causative fungi include MICROSPORUM; TRICHOPHYTON; and EPIDERMOPHYTON.
the disease ringworm: do not confuse with TAENIA, tapeworm; GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics
Examples
Onychomycosis
;
Tinea Capitis
;
Tinea Pedis
Other names
Trichophytosis; Ringworm; Epidermophytosis; Dermatophytoses; Trichophytoses; Tineas; Epidermophytoses; Dermatophytosis