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Causative agent of ringworm is _____.


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Fungal infection:

  1. Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes rashes on the skin and nails.
  2. The most common causative agents are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
  3. The fungi that cause this infection can live on skin, surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding.

Final answer: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are the causative agents that cause ringworm in the body.


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