Refer to the given figure and choose the organism not related to the condition shown here.

Refer to the given figure and choose the organism not related to the condition shown here.
  1. Microsporum
  2. Trichophyton
  3. W. malayi
  4. Epidermophyton

Solution

The person shown in the given figure is suffering from ringworm infection. Many fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for ringworm disease. Appearance of dry, scaly lesions on skin, nails and scalp are the main symptoms of this disease.

Asked in: NEET 2014

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