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Question:

Refer to the given figure and choose the organism not related to the condition shown here. Microsporum, Trichophyton, B. malayi, Epidermophyton

Trichophyton

B. malayi

Epidermophyton

Microsporum

Solution:

The correct option is B. malayi. 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. The appearance of dry, scaly lesions on skin, nails, and scalp are the main symptoms of this disease.