Tinea corporis

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fungal infection
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Humans
gptkb:skin
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Ringworm of the body
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:Microsporum_canis
gptkb:Trichophyton_rubrum
Dermatophyte fungi
Epidermophyton floccosum
gptkbp:complication Chronic infection
Secondary bacterial infection
gptkbp:diagnosedBy Clinical examination
Fungal culture
KOH test
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tinea corporis
gptkbp:ICD-10_code B35.4
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D014010
gptkbp:occurredIn Adults
Children
gptkbp:prevention Good hygiene
Avoid sharing personal items
Treat infected pets
gptkbp:riskFactor Immunosuppression
Close contact sports
Poor hygiene
Warm, humid environments
gptkbp:symptom Scaling
Itching
Raised border
Red, ring-shaped rash
gptkbp:transmission Contact with infected animals
Contact with contaminated objects
Direct skin-to-skin contact
gptkbp:treatment Oral antifungals
Topical antifungals
Miconazole
Clotrimazole
Terbinafine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tinea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7