This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Dermatophyte affecting the hair, nail, and skin is \nSelect and explain. \nA. Trichophyton, B. Epidermophyton, C. Microsporum, D. Malassezia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: The three genera of medically impoant dermatophytes (literally, skin-plants) are Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton.--Trichophyton: infects skin, hair, and nails-- Microsporum: infects hair and skin-- Epidermophyton: infects nails and skinRef: Sherris Medical Microbiology; 6th edition; Chapter 5; Medically Relevant Fungi; Page no: 335', 'role': 'assistant'}]