A Fungus Amongus

A horse's skin can undergo many assaults, and some of these are caused by various fungi (or even a bacterium masquerading as a fungus!). Can you head these malicious marauders off at the pass? Not unless you understand them. But what DO you really know about these horrid organisms? Take this quiz and find out. I'll score your quiz and return the results to you via email. Have fun!

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The incubation period for ringworm infections may be as long as ... ?
1 month
2 weeks
1 week

Which of the following is caused by a bacterium with fungal characteristics rather than by a true fungus?
girth itch
rain rot
sporotrichosis

Small scabs along the horse's back which contain embedded hair that pulls off with the scabs is indicative of which of the following?
Gulf Coast fungus
rain rot
scratches

Oral griseofulvin is sometimes prescribed for the treatment of which of the following?
mycetomas
grease heels
ringworm

Which of the following fungal infections may be fatal if left untreated?
phycomycosis
mycetomas
sporotrichosis

Which of the following organisms is associated with rain rot?
trichophyton-equinum
microsporum gypseum
dermatophilus congolensis

Infection with which of the following usually results in hair loss, but minimal pain or itching?
ringworm
rain rot
Gulf Coast fungus

Under ideal circumstances, what is the longest period of time most ringworm organisms can remain viable in an environment?
several weeks
several months
several years

Which of the following can be successfully treated with systemic antibiotics?
sporotrichosis
ringworm
rain rot

Which of the following is least susceptible to ringworm infection?
malnourished horses
aged horses
thin-skinned horses

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