LABORATORY REVIEW
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It spreads by biting insects
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It spreads by coughing and sneezing
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It spreads by using towels that belong to an infected person
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It spreads by sharing food with an infected person
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Detailed explanation-1: -Approximately 40 different species of fungi can cause ringworm; the scientific names for the types of fungi that cause ringworm are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Fungal’
Detailed explanation-3: -Ringworm is an example of a zoonotic disease (transmitted from animals to humans). Cats are among the most commonly affected animals. If a cat has ringworm, a person in the house often gets the infection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin. It can affect both humans and animals. The infection initially appears as red patches on the affected areas that later spreads to different areas of the body. It majorly affects the scalp, nails, feet, groin and beard.