Learning module: Adult fungal infections

Goals and objectives

The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients who present with cutaneous fungal infections.

After completing this module, the learner should be able to:

• Identify and describe the morphologies of superficial fungal infections

• Describe the correct procedure for performing a KOH examination and interpret the results

• Recognize the use and limitations of KOH examination and fungal cultures to diagnose fungal infections

• Recommend initial treatment plans for adult patients with tinea pedis, tinea versicolor, candidal intertrigo and seborrheic dermatitis