Question

Ringworm is caused by in humans
A) Fungi
B) Nematode
C) Viruses
D) Bacteria

Answer 1

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal disease of a skin or scalp and maybe red and itchy. It is spread by skin to skin contact or transmitted from soil or by using infected towels, clothes or even the comb of infected individuals.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse the options and find the correct answer.
Option A ) The Ringworm is caused by many fungi belonging to genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton are responsible, one of the most common infectious diseases in man. . Heat and moisture help these fungi to grow, which makes them thrive in skin folds such as those in the groins or between groins, toes (athlete foot). Therefore, this is the correct option.
Option B) Nematode infections in humans include acariasis, filariasis , trichinosis and others among them. Nematodes are commonly known as roundworm. They are parasitic and live in plants and animals (endoparasites). It can be transmitted directly from infected to uninfected people. In others, the nematode eggs must undergo a process of maturation outside the host. Therefore, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Virus infections in humans include common cold, chicken pox, measles, hepatitis, influenza. It can be transmitted in a variety of ways. Some viruses can spread through touch, saliva, or even the air. Other viruses can be transmitted through sexual contact or by sharing contaminated needles.Therefore, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Bacterial infections diseases include typhoid, pneumonia, cholera, leprosy, tuberculosis.It can be exposed to bacteria from other people, through the environment, or from eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. Therefore, this is an incorrect answer.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Fungi.

Note: Ringworm is also called tinea. Approximately 40 different species of fungi can cause ringworm. Appearance of dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body such as skin, nails and scalp and intense itching are the main symptoms of the disease.