Ring worm is a ___________ type of disease.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) fungal

• Ringworm is caused by fungi, not by worms as the name suggests.

• It is a fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, nails, and feet.

• The infection is caused by dermatophytes, a type of fungus that feeds on keratin.

• Common genera include Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.

• The condition is contagious and spreads through direct contact or contaminated surfaces.

• Ringworm is also known as Tinea (e.g., Tinea corporis – body; Tinea capitis – scalp).

• Dermatophytes thrive in warm and moist areas of the body.

• It is treated using antifungal creams or oral medications.

• Proper hygiene and avoiding shared towels/clothes can prevent infection.

• Other common fungal infections: Athlete’s foot, Candidiasis, Jock itch.

• Fungal diseases are eukaryotic and often more difficult to treat than bacterial infections.

• Viral – Cause diseases like Influenza, Dengue, HIV; viruses are non-cellular entities.

• Bacterial – Cause diseases like Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Cholera; treated with antibiotics.

• Prion – Infectious proteins; cause neurodegenerative diseases like Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease.