NEET 2010 Biology question

Ringworm in humans is caused by

(1)FungiCorrect
(2)Nematodes
(3)Viruses
(4)Bacteria

Answer: (1)

Solution

Ringworm is one of the commonest infectious diseases of humans caused by fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. The fungi grow on skin, nails and scalp, produce dry scaly lesions with intense itching, and thrive in warm

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