Question

Write the scientific names of the casual organisms of elephantiasis and ringworm in humans. Mention the body parts affected by them.

Answer 1

Ringworn-Trichoplyton
affects nails,skin,hairs

Answer 2

Answer:

The organisms that cause elephantiasis are Wuchereia Bancroft. The parts that are affected due to elephantiasis are legs or scrotum or lymphatic vessel and lower limb.

The organisms that are responsible for the formation of ringworms are Trichophyton or Microsporum or Epidermophyton. The parts that get affected due to ringworm may be any portion of the skin. The chances are more where the production of sweat is more.