Question

Name two genera belonging to microsporum that are responsible for ringworms

Answer 1

Epidermophyton and Tricosporum

Answer 2

2.2.2 Ringworm (Tinea) and Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) Ringworm is caused by group of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes, which consist of three genera viz. Epidermophyton, Microsporum and Trichophyton.