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Ringworms
Ringworms
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Environmental Studies
11th Grade
08/14/2015

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Term
Ringworm is a common skin disorder otherwise known as ________.
Definition
tinea
Term
True or False: Ringworm is caused by a worm.
Definition
FALSE
Term
Ringworm is caused by a _______ infection.
Definition
fungal
Term
Ringworm fungi are known as __________.
Definition
dermatophytes
Term
_________ are microscopic organisms that live off the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails.
Definition
dermatophytes
Term
__________  _________ is an extremely common skin disorder.
Definition
Tinea pedis
Term
True or False: Ringworm on the foot is also known as athlete's foot.
Definition
TRUE
Term
What is the most common fungal infection of the nails?
Definition
Ringworm of the nails (tinea unguium)
Term
True or False: Artifical nails increase the risk for tinea unguium.
Definition
TRUE
Term
TRUE or FALSE: Emery boards can carry infection, water can collect under the artifical nail, which creates a moist environment for fungal growth.
Definition
TRUE
Term
Is ringworm highly contagious?
Definition
YES
Term
Can you get ringworm from a person, animal, object, and soil?
Definition
YES
Term
Ringworm is an example of a ______ _______.
Definition
zoonotic disease
Term
_______ ______ means that something is transmitted from person to person.
Definition
zoonotic disease
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