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Which of the following disease is caused by fungi? |
Covid-19 Ring Worm Tuberculosis Cholera |
Ring Worm |
The correct answer is Option (2) - Ring Worm The disease caused by fungi among the options provided is: Ringworm Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by various species of fungi known as dermatophytes. It is characterized by red, itchy, and circular rashes on the skin, which may resemble the appearance of a ring, hence the name "ringworm." Ringworm is highly contagious and can spread through direct contact with infected humans or animals, as well as contaminated objects or surfaces. It is not caused by a worm as the name suggests but by fungi. The other options listed are caused by different pathogens:
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