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
Pityriasis versicolor is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. E. Floccosum, B. M. Gypseum, C. M. Furfur, D. T. Tonsurans
C: M. Furfur
Answer: C: M. Furfur 
Explanation: Epidermophyton floccosum causes T.cruris andT.pedis. Microsporum gypseum causes us. Trichophyton tonsurans causes endothrix hair infection. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Baveja; 4th edition