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The causative agents of ringworm is

A
Epidermophyton
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B
Trichophyton
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C
Microsporum
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D
Candida albicans
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Solution

The correct options are
A Epidermophyton
B Trichophyton
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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