Q.Ringworm, a common skin infection seen in hot, humid climates, is caused by a:
(A) Bacterium
(B) Virus
(C) Fungus
(D) Protozoan

Ringworm is caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes, belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton, which feed on keratin found in skin, hair, and nails. These fungi thrive in warm, humid conditions, which is why the infection is especially common in hot, humid climates and during the monsoon season. The name "ringworm" refers only to the characteristic ring-shaped appearance of the skin lesion it produces — it has nothing to do with an actual worm, whi …

Remember that 'ringworm' is a naming trap deliberately built into the syllabus — the disease's common name suggests a …

Do not select an option assuming ringworm is caused by a worm just because of its name — this is the single most common error students make …