Question

Kelsy contracted an infection caused by a pathogen from the genus Trichophyton. Her doctor gave her a medicated cream to rub on the area and told her to keep it as dry as possible.

Answer 1

athlete’s foot, an itchy foot rash caused by a fungus

Answer 2

Answer: Trichophyton is a fungus

Explanation:

Trichophyton is a genus of fungi which includes the parasite varieties which causes tinea including the athlete foot, ringworm, itching.

The fungus have the characteristic feature to grow in a moist area. The person is having an anti fungal tube which is being applied to the area where the fungal infection is present.

It is advised to keep the area clean and dry because the moist place allows the growth of more fungus.