Redseal Hairstyling License Practice Test

A parasitic disease may be caused by which condition?

1. Fungal Infection

2. Bacterial Agent

3. Folliculitis barbae

4. Viral Infection

The correct answer is: Folliculitis barbae

The condition described by the correct answer is Folliculitis barbae, which is a specific type of infection that affects hair follicles, particularly in the beard area. This condition is typically caused by bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, but it can also be associated with parasites, particularly when one considers potential secondary infections. Parasites are organisms that live on or within a host and derive nutrients at the host's expense. In the case of Folliculitis barbae, while the primary cause is often bacterial, the term "parasitic disease" can also broaden to include conditions where parasitic agents compromise the skin or hair follicles, allowing for bacterial infections to thrive. This makes it pertinent in understanding how parasitic infections can manifest and lead to secondary issues. The other options presented do not fall under the definition of a parasitic disease as closely as Folliculitis barbae does. Fungal infections and viral infections are caused by different pathogens that do not fit the parasitic definition, while bacterial agents, while a potential cause of infection, do not classify as parasites themselves. Understanding the nuances of how these different infections can arise helps clarify why Folliculitis barbae, with its potential for parasitic involvement, stands out in