Question

Ringworm is a type of

• A. superficial fungal infection
• B. deep fungal infection
• C. superficial helminthic infection
• D. deep helminthic infection

Answer 1

The correct option is A superficial fungal infection

Ringworm is a type of fungal infection. Fungal infection can be of:

1. Superficial fungal infection-Involve the skin, hair and nails, The causative fungi are dermatophytes. Ringworm is a type of superficial fungus infection.
2. Deep fungal infections- this infection involves systemic reach and affects internal organs in patients with compromised immunity or may remain latent in otherwise normal hosts.