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Agriculture · Q252

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 252

Q252

Ringworm is caused by

A.
Bacteria
B.
Fungi
Answer
C.
Algae
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Ringworm is caused by Fungi.
Ringworm is a common infection of the skin and nails that are caused by fungus. The infection is called “ringworm” because it can cause an itchy, red, circular rash.
Ringworm is also called “tinea” or “dermatophytosis”. The different types of ringworm are usually named for the location of the infection on the body.