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Question : Ringworm is a ........ disease.

Option 1: Bacterial

Option 2: Protozoan

Option 3: Viral

Option 4: Fungal


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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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