Q.Give the name of the causative agent of ringworm.

Ringworm (caused by Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton) shows as dry, scaly, itchy lesions.

Ringworm is caused by fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton, which infect the skin, nails and scalp. It typically presents as dry, scaly lesions on various body parts such as the groin, feet or scalp, often with intense itching, and spreads through contact with infected individuals or their belongings (towels, combs) or even from …

Ringworm in humans is caused by dermatophyte fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton; "Macrosporum" is not a genuine causal genus, making it the odd one out.

Ringworm is one of the most common infectious skin diseases in humans, caused by fungi and manifesting as dry, scaly lesions on skin, nails and scalp, along with intense itching. The actual dermatophyte genera responsible for ringworm are:

• Microsporum
• Trichophyton
• Epidermophyton …

Trichophyton is a fungal genus that causes ringworm, one of the commonest fungal skin infections.

Trichophyton (along with related genera Microsporum and Epidermophyton) is a dermatophytic fungus that infects the skin, nails and scalp. It causes ringworm — characterised by dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body such as the skin, nails and scalp, typically appearing as reddish, ring-shaped patches accompanied by intense itching. Infection is more commonly acquired in hot, humid conditions and can spread through contact with infected persons/animals or through soil, and is aggravated by crowding and poor personal hygiene.

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Ringworm is a superficial skin mycosis (fungal infection), not caused by any worm despite its name.

Ringworm is one of the commonest infectious skin diseases in humans, caused by keratinophilic (keratin-loving) fungi of the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. It produces dry, scaly circular lesions on skin, nails and scalp, usually accompanied by intense itching. Transmission oc …