Question

Logan is a veterinarian who is examining a pet pig. The poor pig has developed several red, itchy circular patches on his body. Getting out a blacklight, Logan performs the Wood’s lamp test. He tells the owner that the pig has a pretty substantial ringworm infection. Considering what causes ringworm, which treatment will Logan MOST likely prescribe? A. an injection of a corticosteroid medication B. a prescription of oral antibiotics C. a vaccine that will prevent further outbreaks D. an antifungal shampoo to bathe in

Answer 1

Logan will likely prescribe an antifungal shampoo for the pet pig's ringworm, because ringworm is a fungal infection and antifungal agents are the appropriate treatment. The correct answer is option: D. an antifungal shampoo to bathe in.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ringworm is a fungal infection characterized by red, itchy circular patches on the skin, and it can be identified with a Wood's lamp test, which makes the infection fluoresce. Logan, the veterinarian, would most likely prescribe an antifungal shampoo for the pet pig to bathe in, because ringworm is caused by a fungus, and antifungal treatments are used to combat fungal infections.

While oral antibiotics are used for bacterial infections, ringworm would not be treated with antibiotics since it is not a bacterial infection. Corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation but do not address the fungal cause of ringworm, and vaccines are preventive measures and do not treat existing infections.