Question

Select the incorrect information given about the disease commonly caused by these fungal genera:
Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton.

• A. Common symptoms - Appearance of dry, scaly and itchy lesions on various parts of the body.
• B. Favourable conditions for disease - In winter and dry conditions.
• C. Common areas involved - Skin folds, nails, scalp, groin and between the toes.
• D. Mode of infection - From soil or by using towels, clothes or even the comb of infected individuals.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Ringworm infection is one of the most common infectious diseases in human. It is commonly caused by fungal genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton.
Mode of infection: Generally acquired from soil or by using towels, clothes, combs of infected individuals.
Sign and symptoms: Dry, scaly lesions on various parts of the body- skin, nails and scalp, intense itching, etc.
Heat and moisture promote the growth of fungi. These fungi grow in skin folds in the groin or between the toes.