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Myco- and tinea (myco/statin; tinea corporis) mean:

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It means fungus.
Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi called dermatophytes. These infections are named for the body part affected including tinea corporis. Mycostatin group of compounds are not effective in the treatment of dermatophyte.
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