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Ringworm, with dry scaly itchy lesions, is caused by fungi such as:

ASalmonella
BStreptococcus
CWuchereria
DMicrosporum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Microsporum
1. Trichophyton and Epidermophyton also cause it. 2. Microsporum is a ringworm fungus. 3. Heat and moisture help them grow. _Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 8, Human Health and Disease._
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