Question

Which among the following diseases also known as Dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin?
1. Scabies
2. Ringworm
3. Athlete’s foot
4. Filaria

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Ringworm

The correct answer is Ringworm.

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

• 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.