Ringworm
• It is caused by fungi of genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton.
• Human infection occurs either through contact with an infected person or from soil. It also spreads through towels, clothes, combs, etc., of the infected persons.
Symptoms
a. Dry and scaly lesions on skin, nails and scalp.
b. Lesions are accompanied by intense itching.
