Ringworm is caused by:

Worms

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Fungi

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Bacteria

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Helminths

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Solution

The correct option is B Fungi
Ringworm is a very common skin infection. It is caused by three kinds of fungi - Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Although the name of the disease- 'ringworm' can be misleading, this disease is caused by fungi and not by helminths.

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