Read the following statements andd select the correct option .
Statement 1 : Many fungi belonging to genera Microsporum , Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for the disease ringworm .
Statement 2 : Ringworm infection is generally acquired from soil by using towels , clothes , comb etc. of infected individuals .
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect .
Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct .
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.
As we learnt ,
Causes of ringworms -
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.
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