Question

Name any two organisms that are responsible for ringworms in humans. Mention two diagnostic symptoms. Name the specific parts of the human body where these organisms thrive and explain why.

Answer 1

The organism causing ringworms in humans are Microsporum/ Trichophyton and Epidermophyton.

Symptoms: Dry, scaly lesion on skin or nails or scalp and intense itching. These thrive in the body groin or between toes. This is so because they thrive better in heat, moisture or perspired areas.