This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Ringworm of the nail beds? 
Select and explain. 
A. Tinea capitis, B. Tinea Pedis, C. Tinea Corporis, D. Tinea unguium
D: Tinea unguium
Answer: D: Tinea unguium 
Explanation: Diseases include dermatophytic infections (tineas, also called ringworm).Itching is the most common symptom of all tineas.* Tinea capitis: ringworm of the scalp (most serious form is us (tinea osa), which is very contagious and causes permanent hair loss)* Tinea barbae: ringworm of the bearded region* Tinea corporis: dermatophytic infection of the glabrous skin* Tinea cruris: jock itch* Tinea pedis: athlete's foot* Tinea unguium: ringworm of the nails Ref : Ananthanarayana textbook of Microbiology 9th edition Pgno : 595-596