Question

Which of the following is a fungal disease
A. Tuberculosis
B. Cholera
C. Smallpox
D. Ringworm

Answer 1

Fungal diseases are the ones which are caused by fungi present in the surrounding environment. Divide the given list of diseases into bacterial, fungal and viral. Most of the fungal infections can also cause rashes and other skin problems. By knowing the symptomology and the causal organism, you can definitely answer this question.

Complete answer:
We will discuss the given diseases in detail. The first disease mentioned is tuberculosis which is a lung infection that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Cholera is another bacterial disease caused by Vibrio cholerae. It can spread through contaminated food or water. Next coming to smallpox which is an infectious viral disease caused by a virus and was completely eradicated. The last disease ringworm is a fungal infection caused by a mold-like parasite and can spread through physical contact with the infected person. Among all the diseases tuberculosis and cholera are bacterial diseases, smallpox is a viral disease and ringworm is a fungal disease and also ringworm is the only disease that causes round lesions on your skin which is a sign of fungal infection.

So the correct option is D.

Note:
Fungal infections are usually identified by reddish, circular rashes. Ringworm is a disease which shows signs of fungal infections. The other fungal diseases include Candidiasis, Blastomycosis, Aspergillosis etc. Humid and damp conditions can favour fungal growth. Immediate diagnosis and treatment should be done or they may cause permanent damage if left untreated.