Question 1

what type of organism is trichophyton rubrum?  is it very contagious?  is it hard to kill or easy to kill?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Trichophyton rubrum, among other dermatophytes, is a major causative agent for superficial dermatomycoses like onychomycosis and tinea pedis and is known to account for as many as 69.5% of all dermatophyte infections .Common therapeutic strategies based on the use of terbinafine and Griseofulvin are generally considered effective (terbinafine is very widely used, both orally and topically).

Question 2

what type of organism is it trichophyton rubrum?  is it a spore?  is it a fungus?  parasite?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Trichophyton rubrum, among other dermatophytes, is a major causative agent for superficial dermatomycoses like onychomycosis and tinea pedis and is known to account for as many as 69.5% of all dermatophyte infections .Common therapeutic strategies based on the use of terbinafine and Griseofulvin are generally considered effective (terbinafine is very widely used, both orally and topically).

Question 3

what trichophyton rubrum symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Hair Loss: If the t. Rubrum infection is in the scalp, then the area infected usually with have balding hairloss.  There may also be itching, flaking, crusting and if the reaction gets bad enough, there could be a large area of redness, tenderness, swelling and puss - just like an abscess.  This is called a kerion and requires oral antifungal therapy.

Question 4

what way is trichophyton rubrum transmitted to humans?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Fungal transmission occurs through direct contact with infected persons, animals, soil or fomites. Depending on their habitat, dermatophytes are described as anthropophilic (human), zoophilic (animal) or geophilic (soil). Anthropophilic dermatophytes are the most common sources of tinea infections, but zoophilic sources should be identified (if possible) and treated to prevent human reinfection.

Question 5

waht is the  treatment for trichophyton rubrum?

Accepted Answer

Oral Antifungals: T. Rubrum fungal infections usually require oral antifungal therapy, especially if it is in the scalp.  Examples of oral antifungals are ketoconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine, griseofulvin.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of a trichophyton rubrum infection?

Accepted Answer

Itch, burning: Trichophyton rubrum is the most common cause of superficial skin and nail fungal infections. Symptoms on the skin may include burning pain or itch in the area of the rash, as well as redness and scaliness. Nail infections present with "crumbly" nails that break off easily.

Question 7

waht is the common treatment for people with trichophyton rubrum?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Trichophyton rubrum, among other dermatophytes, is a major causative agent for superficial dermatomycoses like onychomycosis and tinea pedis and is known to account for as many as 69.5% of all dermatophyte infections .Common therapeutic strategies based on the use of terbinafine and Griseofulvin are generally considered effective (terbinafine is very widely used, both orally and topically).

Question 8

what is the trichophyton rubrum, and where is it found on the body?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Trichophyton rubrum, among other dermatophytes, is a major causative agent for superficial dermatomycoses like onychomycosis and tinea pedis and is known to account for as many as 69.5% of all dermatophyte infections .Common therapeutic strategies based on the use of terbinafine and Griseofulvin are generally considered effective (terbinafine is very widely used, both orally and topically).

Question 9

what is trichophyton rubrum how is the fungus transmitted to humans?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Fungal transmission occurs through direct contact with infected persons, animals, soil or fomites. Depending on their habitat, dermatophytes are described as anthropophilic (human), zoophilic (animal) or geophilic (soil). Anthropophilic dermatophytes are the most common sources of tinea infections, but zoophilic sources should be identified (if possible) and treated to prevent human reinfection.

Question 10

anyone know about trichophyton rubrum treatment?  is it a simple otc medication?

Accepted Answer

Trichophyton: Trichophyton rubrum, among other dermatophytes, is a major causative agent for superficial dermatomycoses like onychomycosis and tinea pedis and is known to account for as many as 69.5% of all dermatophyte infections .Common therapeutic strategies based on the use of terbinafine and Griseofulvin are generally considered effective (terbinafine is very widely used, both orally and topically).

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