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A client presents with skin lesions that are round, ringed, and scaled with vesicles, and is diagnosed with tinea corporis (ringworm). The nurse is aware that this is what type of infection?

A. Viral infection
B. Nosocomial infection
C. Bacterial infection
D. Fungal infection



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Final answer:

Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a fungal infection of the skin characterized by round, ringed, scaled lesions.


Explanation:

Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a fungal infection of the skin that presents as round, ringed, scaled lesions with vesicles. It is caused by dermatophytes, specifically Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum genera. The characteristic red, slightly raised lesion with central healing gives it the appearance of a ring.


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Answer:

Option D, fungal infection

Explanation:

Tinea corporis, commonly known as ringworm, is an infection caused by a small fungus called a dermatophyte, which appears as a round, ringed, scaly, flat and itchy, discolored patch on the skin's surface of the arms, legs, and or the torso. This condition is typically treated with antifungal medications such as ketoconazole.

In short, ringworm is a fungal infection, option D.  

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