BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ringworm of the body is related to athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ringworm is a common infection of the skin and nails that is caused by fungus. The infection is called “ringworm” because it can cause an itchy, red, circular rash. Ringworm is also called “tinea” or “dermatophytosis.” The different types of ringworm are usually named for the location of the infection on the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Two types of ringworm, athlete’s foot and jock itch, are especially common in athletes. You don’t have to be an athlete, however, to get ringworm.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of types of tinea include athlete’s foot, ringworm and jock itch. Symptoms of tinea include a red flaky rash that can crack, split and peel, plus blistering and itching. Tinea can affect anyone, but is common among sportspeople and those who share communal change rooms.