alleryStart learning →Which genera of fungi are responsible for ringworm?
APenicillium, Mucor
BMicrosporum, Trichophyton
CAspergillus, Rhizopus
DCandida, Saccharomyces
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Microsporum, Trichophyton
Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton cause the dry, scaly itching lesions of ringworm.
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