Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly Cowan

Exercise 27

Critical thinking is the ability to reason and solve problems using facts and concepts. These questions can be approached from a number of angles and, in most cases, they do not have a single correct answer.
a. Name the three genera of fungi associated with tinea.
b. Individuals being treated for fungal infections must often undergo routine blood testing for analysis of liver and kidney function. Explain why antifungal drugs have such toxic side effects in humans.