This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis, Subject name: Dental
Dermatophytes involve- 
Select and explain. 
A. Stratum corneum, B. Stratum lucidum, C. Stratum malpighian, D. Stratum basale
A: Stratum corneum
Answer: A: Stratum corneum 
Explanation: DERMATOPHYTOSIS Infection caused by dermatophytes. Superficial cutaneous infection. Affects stratum corneum layer of skin , hair and nails Trichophoton species affects skin , hair and nails Epidermophyton Affects skin and nails Microsporum Affects skin and hair Iadvl textbook of dermatology page page 253