This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fungal Infection, Subject name: Skin
Causative agent of Favus is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Tinea schoenleinii, B. Tinea rubrum, C. Malassezia furfur, D. Epidermophyton floccosum
A: Tinea schoenleinii
Answer: A: Tinea schoenleinii 
Explanation: Ans. A. Tinea schoenleiniiFavous usually affect scalp, but occurring occasionally on any part of the skin and even at times on mucous membrane, caused by Tinea schoenleinii.