THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ringworm is caused by which pathogen?
A
Bacteria
B
Virus
C
Protist
D
Fungi
Explanation: 

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: -Ringworm is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is caused by a fungus, not a worm like the name suggests. Many bacteria, fungi, and yeast live on your body. Some of these are useful, while others can cause infections. Ringworm occurs when a type of fungus grows and multiplies on your skin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Candidemia, a bloodstream infection with Candida, is the most common form of invasive candidiasis and frequently affects hospitalized patients. There are more than 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause human infection, but most infections are caused by Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. parapsilosis and C.

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