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Question

Identify the organisms that cause ringworm.
(i) Microsporum
(ii) Haemophillus
(iii) Streptococcus
(iv) Trychophyton
(v) Ascaris
The correct combination is?

A
ii, iii
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B
ii, v
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C
iii, v
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D
i, iv
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Solution

The correct option is D i, iv
Ringworm is also called as dermatophytosis. It is a skin infection. It is caused by fungus called as dermatophytes. Trichophyton rubrum, Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton are the common fungi that cause ringworm infection.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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