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Ringworm in humans is caused by 

  • Bacteria 

  • fungi 

  • nematodes

  • viruses

Solution

B.

fungi 

Ringworm refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. Although the world is full of yeasts, moulds and fungi, only a few cause skin problems. These agents are called the dermatophytes. Some common dermatophytic fungi are Trichophyton rubrum, T. tensurans, T. interdigitale, T. mentagrophytes, Microsporum, Canis and Epidermophyton floccosum.

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