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ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesCommon Diseases in HumansEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Identify the organism which causes dry, scaly lesions on the skin, nails and scalp of humans is

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Answer:
B
Solution:

The condition characterized by dry, scaly lesions on the skin, nails, and scalp of humans is known as 'ringworms'. It is an infectious disease caused by fungi that belong to the genusMicrosporum, Trichophyton,andEpidermophyton. It usually spreads through soil or by using a towel, clothes, etc. of infected individuals.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Human Health and DiseasesSubtopic:Common Diseases in Humans
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