Q.The Athlete's foot disease in human is caused by------- a) Bacteria b) Fungi c) Virus d) Protozoan

Fungi were recognized as agents of human disease even before bacteria. Dermatomycosis, a cutaneous fungal infection, is caused by fungi of the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton. Ringworm, the most familiar example, produces dry, scaly lesions on skin, nails and scalp; heat and moisture help these fungi thrive in skin folds such as the groin or between the toes. When ringworm specifically a …