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Which of the following is a fungal disease?
Which of the following is a fungal disease?
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{Ringworm = fungal disease affecting skin}.
Updated On: Feb 4, 2026
- Malaria
- Acute coryza
- Ringworm infection
- Ascariasis
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identifying disease-causing agents.
Different diseases are caused by different groups of organisms such as protozoa, bacteria, fungi and helminths.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
Malaria is caused by a protozoan, acute coryza is viral, and ascariasis is caused by a roundworm.
Step 3: Correct identification.
Ringworm infection is caused by fungi like {Microsporum} and {Trichophyton}.
Different diseases are caused by different groups of organisms such as protozoa, bacteria, fungi and helminths.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
Malaria is caused by a protozoan, acute coryza is viral, and ascariasis is caused by a roundworm.
Step 3: Correct identification.
Ringworm infection is caused by fungi like {Microsporum} and {Trichophyton}.
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