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4.4.4 Tinea corporis (Ring worm of the body)
They are known to cause an intense inflammatory reaction in humans because
they are not normally adapted to living on human hosts.
a) Mode of transmission
Through contact with patient or through contact with object, the patient has used
that.
b) Clinical manifestation
Typical annular ringed lesion is produced with an advancing scaly border and
central clearing or scaly patches with well defined margin.It are associated
with purities.
c) Management and Nursing intervention
¾ Topical antifungal medication may be applied to small areas of lesion
¾ Griseofulvin is used in extensive cases but has side effect include photo sensitivity,
skin rashes, headache & nausea.
¾ In those patient who have resistance to griseofulvin, ketoconazole,an antifungal
agent shows real promise in patient with chronic fungal (dertmatophyte) infection,
¾ Give education to use clean towel & washcloth daily.
¾ All area and skin folds that retain moist must be dried thoroughly; fungal infections
are fostered by heat & moisture. The patient has to wear clean cotton cloth next to
the skin.
4.4.5 Tinea capitis (Ringworm of the scalp)
Ringworm of the scalp is a contagious fungal infection of the hair shafts and common
cause of hair loss in children.
a) Mode of transmission
Making contact with an infected person’s, such as using of hat, comb and brush
of diseased person.
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