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Which of the following fungus is responsible for Athlete’s foot?(a) Trichophyton rubrum(b) Trichophyton mentagrophytes(c) Epidermophyton floccosum(d) Epidermophyton crurisThis question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Question is from Fungal Diseases in Humans topic in section Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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Right CHOICE is (a) TRICHOPHYTON rubrum

For explanation: Trichophyton rubrum is responsible for causing the Athlete’s foot. Trichophyton mentagrophytes CAUSE the ringworm of body and beard. EPIDERMOPHYTON floccosum and Epidermophyton cruris cause Tinea cruris or Jock Itch.



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