Question : Ringworm is a ........ disease.
Option 1: Bacterial
Option 2: Protozoan
Option 3: Viral
Option 4: Fungal
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24th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: Fungal
Solution : The correct option is Fungal.
Ringworm is a fungal infection. Despite its name, it is caused by fungus that can infect the skin, hair, or nails, rather than worms. Ringworm is also known as dermatophytosis, and it is caused by fungus such as Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton, which thrive on the protein keratin and infect the skin, hair, and nails.
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