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  • In humans, ringworm disease is caused by   Option: 1 BacteriaOption: 2 Fun

In humans, ringworm disease is caused by 
 

Option: 1

Bacteria


Option: 2

Fungi


Option: 3

Nematodes


Option: 4

Viruses


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As discussed in Fungal Diseases -  

 

Ringworm or Tinea
Pathogen: Fungi belonging to genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton & Microsporum
Mode of infection: from soil or towel, clothes, combs of infected persons

Effects:

  • Trichophyton infects skin, hair and nails
  • Epidermophyton infects skin and nails
  • Microsporum infects hair and skin

Symptoms:

  • The appearance of dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body such as skin, nails and scalp.
  • These lesions are accompanied by intense itching.
  • Heat and moisture help these fungi to grow, which makes them thrive in skin folds such as those in the groin or between the toes.

Hence, the correct option is (b).
 

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