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Which among the following diseases also known as Dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin?

Which among the following diseases also known as Dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin? Correct Answer Ringworm

The correct answer is Ringworm.

  • Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin.

Key Points

  • It can affect both humans and animals.
  • The lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm in the shape of a ring, hence the disease is known as Ringworm.
  • The fungi that cause this infection can live on the skin, surfaces as well as on household items. 
  • Ringworm often spreads by direct; skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.
  • The infection initially appears as red patches on affected areas of the skin and later spreads to other parts of the body.
  • Practicing healthy and good-hygiene can help in the prevention of ringworm.

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