This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Tinea Nigra is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. Hortaea werneckii, B. Piedrae hortae, C. T. rubrum, D. Microsporum
A: Hortaea werneckii
Answer: A: Hortaea werneckii 
Explanation: Tinea nigra is characterised by painless, black, non scaly patches over palms & sole, caused by Hortaea werneckii.