Question

Which of the following diseases is caused by a fungal infection?
(A)Ringworm
(B)Cancer
(C)Filaria
(D)Typhoid

Answer 1

Hint: The disease from the above options which is caused by the fungal infection is also known as dermatophytosis and got its name because of the pattern of the infection which is visible clearly.

Complete answer: Ringworm, also referred to as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tinea is a fungal infection of the skin. The “Ringworm” is an inaccurate name because it was caused by a fungus, not by a worm. as suggested by the name. The lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm within the shape of a ring — hence the name
Ringworm is easily visible by the ring-shaped rashes on the skin, itching, yellowing, or discoloration of the affected area. There are some more effects of ringworm i.e it may also result in hair loss if it infects the areas covered by hair. It can be spread through skin contact with the skin of an infected person.

Additional Information: Ringworm is known to be a contagious fungal infection caused by common mold-like parasites that live on the cells within the outer layer of your skin.
Fungal infection usually rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. But people with weak immune systems, like those with HIV/AIDS, may find it difficult to eliminate the infection. About 40-45 sorts of fungi can cause ringworm. They are mostly of the following types, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, or Trichophyton. The common risk factors include using public showers,excessive sweating, contact with animals, contact sports like wrestling, obesity, and poor immune function. Ringworm can easily spread from other animals or between people. Diagnosis is usually based on looks and symptoms. it's going to be confirmed by either culturing or watching a skin scraping under a microscope.

So, the correct answer is ‘Ringworm’.

Note: Filaria is a disease that is caused by a roundworm Wuchereria bancrofti while Typhoid fever is due to bacterial infection, which is caused by Salmonella Typhi. Cancer is a disease that is caused when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. Cancer is caused by changes in DNA.