Fungus which affects hair is: March 2009: (A) Microsporum, (B) Trichophyton, (C) Both of the above, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. Ans. C: Both of the above Dermatophyte: This term refers to three specific genera of fungi: Epidermophyton affects skin and nails Trichophyton affects skin, nails and hairs Microsporum affects skin and hair.