Question

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungus infection, known medically as ______.

Answer 1

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungus infection, known medically as tinea.

Explanation:

Ringworm is caused by fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. Despite its name, no worm is involved; the name comes from the characteristic ring-shaped rash it produces as it spreads. Different types of tinea infections occur depending on the body part affected, such as tinea capitis on the scalp, tinea corporis on the body, tinea cruris in the groin, and tinea pedis on the feet.