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: Social & Preventive Medicine
Ergotism is due to toxic alkaloids produced by fungus 
Select and explain. 
A. Claviceps purpurea, B. Trichophyton, C. Fusarium species, D. Absidia
A: Claviceps purpurea
Answer: A: Claviceps purpurea 
Explanation: None