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Fungal Skin Infection – Foot (PG)
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1. What is the medical term for fungal infection of the foot?
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Tinea cruris
Tinea pedis
Onychomycosis
Tinea corporis
2. Which of the following is a common presentation of tinea pedis?
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Oozing lesions on hands
Red, itchy, flaky skin between the toes
Nail discoloration
Vesicles on the torso
3. What is the most common causative organism of athlete’s foot?
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Candida albicans
Trichophyton rubrum
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Malassezia furfur
4. Which of the following is a risk factor for tinea pedis?
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Cold weather
Wearing sandals
Shared changing rooms and moist footwear
Vegetarian diet
5. How is tinea pedis usually diagnosed in primary care?
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Skin biopsy
Clinical appearance
Swab
Skin prick test
6. Which complication is associated with untreated tinea pedis?
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Cataracts
Peptic ulcers
Diabetes
Cellulitis
7. Which type of tinea pedis involves peeling and scaling on the soles of the feet?
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Moccasin type
Interdigita
Vesicular
Plantar warts
8. What is a common topical antifungal treatment for tinea pedis?
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Hydrocortisone
Fusidic acid
Betamethasone
Miconazole
9. When should oral antifungal therapy be considered for tinea pedis?
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If patient is under 12 years old
Only for nail involvement
If topical treatment fails or infection is severe
Never for foot infections
10. What general advice can reduce the risk of tinea pedis recurrence?
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Wear wet socks daily
Avoid drying between toes
Keep feet dry and change socks regularly
Apply petroleum jelly to feet
11. Which of the following may mimic tinea pedis
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Contact dermatitis
Psoriasis
Eczema
All of the above
12. How long should topical antifungal treatment be continued after symptoms resolve?
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Stop immediately
1 week
2–4 weeks
6 months
13. Which footwear advice is helpful for people with frequent tinea pedis?
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Wear plastic shoes
Use same shoes every day
Rotate footwear and wear breathable shoes
Avoid socks
14. How can cross-infection in households be reduced?
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Encourage bare feet
Avoid washing feet
Use vinegar as foot cream
Regular laundering of socks and avoiding shared footwear
15. Which over-the-counter medication is used for mild tinea pedis?
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Terbinafine cream
Salicylic Acid
Fusidic cream
Aciclovir Ointment
16. Which of the following is a sign of moccasin-type tinea pedis?
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Interdigital maceration
Thickened nails
Diffuse scaling on soles and sides of feet
Bleeding ulcers
17. In which season is tinea pedis more commonly seen?
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Spring
Summer
Winter
All seasons equally
18. Which is NOT a typical symptom of tinea pedis?
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Painless firm nodules
Scaling
Itching
Cracking of skin
19. Why is it important to treat tinea pedis in diabetics?
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To prevent foot ulcers
It may reduce insulin efficacy
It is unsightly
To manage blood pressure
20. What is the best method for applying topical antifungal?
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Apply only when visible lesions present
Apply to affected area only
Use sparingly
Apply to affected area and surrounding skin