Tinea Is

Question

Tinea is
A)a systemic fungal infection.
B)caused by a worm.
C)an infection caused by a saccharomycete.
D)a cutaneous mycosis.
E)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Tinea is a cutaneous mycosis, which means it is a fungal infection that affects the skin, hair, or nails. It isalso known as ringworm, and is commonly caused by dermatophyte fungi. It is not a systemic fungal infection, caused by a worm, or caused by a saccharomycete.