The General Name Given to Mycotic Skin Infections Is

Question

The general name given to mycotic skin infections is
A) tinea
B) impetigo
C) warts
D) scabies

Accepted Answer

The general name given to mycotic skin infections is tinea. It is also known as ringworm, and it is caused by different types of fungi that affect various parts of the body, such as the scalp, feet, groin, and nails. Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection, warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and scabies is caused by a parasitic mite.