The causative agents of ringworm are

Epidermophyton

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Trichophyton

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Microsporum

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Candida albicans

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Solution

The correct option is C Microsporum
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by fungi. It is not caused by worms, despite the name. There are many types of fungi that can infect the skin, nails and hair. Ringworm is caused by three kinds of fungi - Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton.

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