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Ringworm Review

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these words is another name for Ringworm?

a)

Trichophyton

b)

Clotrimazole

c)

Dermatophilosis

d)

Tinea

2.

Ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

Ringworm, is a fungal infection on the top layer of the skin.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Ringworm typically results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Ringworm usually appears on the scalp only.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

Ringworm infects about 20% of the world population.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

It is called Ringworm because there is a worm under the skin causing you to itch.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

It is called Ringworm because of the appearance of the rash looking like a worm.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Jock itch is a type of Ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

Jock itch is more common in what groups?

a)

men

b)

women

c)

adolescent men

d)

adolescent women

11.

Jock itch infects the groin area and the inner thighs.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

Athletes foot is is another form of Ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

13.

Ringworm is what kind of infection.

a)

bacterial

b)

viral

c)

fungal

14.

The source of ringworm is infected soil.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Humans , cats , and dogs can get ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

An infected person with ringworm can spread to objects for others to receive the infection.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

You can get ringworm from infected pet by making contact with that pet.

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Children are the leading source of spreading Ringworm through the sharing of items like toys.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

Hair loss is not a symptom of Ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

20.

Ringworm can be painful if on the scalp.

a)

true

b)

false

21.

A symptom of ringworm is itchiness in the groin area.

a)

true

b)

false

22.

Symptoms of ringworm can worsen if you do which of the following?

a)

run

b)

walk

c)

wear tight clothes

d)

sit

e)

wear loose clothes

23.

A hairless patch of skin on a dog is symptom of ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

A weak immune system is a reason you could get ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

It is more popular to attain ringworm where?

a)

cool damp areas

b)

warm, humid climate

26.

There is no cure for Ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Prevention of ringworm is by keeping the skin dry, not walking barefoot in public, and not sharing personal items.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

What is the treatment for ringworm?

a)

anti fungal cream

b)

anti fungal pills

c)

both

29.

Public showers is a high risk area that you can attain ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

People that are obese are a high risk group area that you can attain ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

Wrestlers is not a group that normally get ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

People who excessively sweat have a higher chance of attaining ringworm.

a)

true

b)

false