Louisiana Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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How can tines capitis be spread easily?

Direct skin contact
Through improperly disinfected tools
Through airborne particles
Via contaminated food

The correct answer is: Through improperly disinfected tools

The correct response identifies that tinea capitis, a fungal infection commonly affecting the scalp, can easily be spread through improperly disinfected tools. This is because the fungal spores responsible for tinea capitis can survive on surfaces and tools if they are not adequately sanitized after use. Items such as combs, brushes, and scissors, if shared or used between individuals without proper disinfection, can transfer these spores, leading to infection. Direct skin contact typically refers to touching an infected area, which indeed can spread many infections; however, in the context of tinea capitis, it is the indirect transfer through tools that is particularly significant, especially in communal settings. Airborne particles are not a primary factor in the spread of tinea capitis since it is not transmitted through the air. Likewise, contaminated food is not a route for the transmission of fungal infections like tinea capitis, as the fungus does not spread through ingestion or food handling. Hence, the focus on improperly disinfected tools as a vector for transmission is essential in understanding the spread of this infection in esthetics and general hygiene practices.