"Ringworm" Is Caused by

question 65

Multiple Choice

"Ringworm" is caused by

• A) a hypersensitivity reaction caused by superficial contact with dermatophytes.
• B) dermatophytes growing in the upper dead tissue layers of the skin.
• C) immunosuppression due to HIV infection.
• D) dermatophytes that have invaded deep layers of the skin.
• E) parasitic worms that infect the skin.

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