Question

Write the scientific name of the fungus that causes ringworm disease.

Answer 1

Hint: Ringworm is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus.
It’s called “ringworm” because it can cause a circular rash (shaped like a ring) that is usually red and itchy. It can spread from one person to another.

Complete step by step answer:
The fungi that cause ringworm can live on skin, surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding.The scientific names for the types of fungi that cause ringworm are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.Trichophyton is the most common cause of ringworm in humans. Microsporum is the most common cause of ringworm in pets, but it can be transmitted to humans.
 Epidermophyton is the least common.

Additional information:
Ringworms can be affected on body areas like-
1.Feet (tinea pedis, commonly called “athlete’s foot”)
2.Groin, inner thighs, or buttocks (tinea cruris, commonly called “jock itch”)
3.Scalp (tinea capitis)
4.Beard (tinea barbae)
5.Hands (tinea manuum)
6.Toenails or fingernails (tinea unguium, also called “onychomycosis”)
7.Other parts of the body such as arms or legs (tinea corporis)
8.The ringworm fungus thrives by digesting the protein keratin.
9. This protein is a major structural component of the hair, skin, and nails, limiting ringworm infection to the body surfaces.
10.The fungus does not penetrate into the body tissues so it does not cause any internal systemic disease, or become life threatening.

Note:
-Prevention that must be taken to avoid ringworm.
-Always pat dry the skin of the body after washing.
-Use soaps and antiseptic to wash the body during hot summer days after sweating.
-After playing with pets always wash the hands and make sure the pet is not suffering from ringworm.