Q29. The ring worm is one of the most common infectious
disease caused by:
(a) Virus
(b) Bacteria
(c) Fungi
(d) Yeast

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Correct answer: c. Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by a worm. It is a common contagious skin infection caused by various types of **fungi** known as dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm, moist areas of the skin and on keratin-rich tissues like skin, hair, and nails. Common genera of dermatophytes responsible for ringworm include *Microsporum*, *Trichophyton*, and *Epidermophyton*. The infection typically presents as a red, itchy, scaly rash that may be circular or have a worm-like appearance, hence the name 'ringworm'.

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