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Which of the following fungi does not cause Tinea capitis?(a) Trichophyton tonsurans(b) Trichophyton violaceum(c) Microsporum andoninii(d) Trichophyton rubrumThe question was posed to me in my homework.Question is taken from Fungal Diseases in Humans topic in division Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) Trichophyton rubrum

For explanation: Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton violaceum and MICROSPORUM andoninii are responsible for causing ringworm of the scalp (TINEA capitis). Trichophyton rubrum causes ATHLETE’s FOOT or Tinea pedis.


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