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  2. Tinea cruris - Wikipedia

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    Tinea cruris (TC), also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates.

  3. Granuloma inguinale - Wikipedia

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    The disease is commonly known as donovanosis, after the Donovan bodies seen on microscopy, which are a diagnostic sign. [ 13 ] The causative organism, Klebsiella granulomatis , was called Calymmatobacterium granulomatis , and some sources still use this classification, [ 14 ] [ 15 ] from the Greek kalymma (a hood or veil), referring to the ...

  4. List of types of tinea - Wikipedia

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    For each location on the body, the name of the condition changes. A fungal infection of the groin is called Tinea cruris, or commonly "jock itch". The fungi tend to spread to areas of skin that are kept warm and moist, such as with insulation (clothes), body heat, and sweat. However, the spread of the infection is not limited to skin.

  5. Pediculosis pubis - Wikipedia

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    The main symptom is an intense itch in the groin, particularly at night. There may be some grey-blue discolouration at the feeding site, and eggs and lice may be visible. [1] [2] [3] Scratch marks, crusting and scarring may be seen, and there may be signs of secondary bacterial infection. [1]

  6. What are the signs of a bacterial infection? Experts explain.

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    Certain bacterial infections can be serious and in some cases, life-threatening, say experts. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games ...

  7. Bullous impetigo - Wikipedia

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    Bullous impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus that results in the formation of large blisters called bullae, usually in areas with skin folds like the armpit, groin, between the fingers or toes, beneath the breast, and between the buttocks.

  8. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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    Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin ; however, it may occur on any superficial part of the body.

  9. Carbuncle - Wikipedia

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    The presence of a carbuncle is a sign that the immune system is active and fighting the infection. [2] The infection is contagious and may spread to other areas of the body, or other people; those living in the same residence may develop carbuncles at the same time. [ 3 ]