Which of the following genera of fungi may cause Ringworm? i. Epidermophyton ii. Trichophyton iii. Fusarium iv. Microsporum
A
i, ii
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B
i, ii, iii
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C
ii, iii, iv
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D
i, ii, iv
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Solution
The correct option is D i, ii, iv Ringworm is a type of fungal infection which mainly affects the skin, nail and scalp. Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton are the major genera that causes this disease in human.