Which of the following is spread from animals to man: (A) T. Rubrum, (B) T. tonsurans, (C) E. Floccosum, (D) T. Verrucosum
Answer is D. Trichophyton verrucosum, commonly known as the cattle ringworm fungus, is a dermatophyte largely responsible for fungal skin disease in cattle but is also a common cause of ringworm in donkeys, dogs, goat, sheep, and horses. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition