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What type of fungus causes ringworm?

  1. Candida

  2. Tinea

  3. Dermatophytid

  4. Microsporum

The correct answer is: Tinea

Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin that can be caused by various species of the dermatophyte fungus. While all of the options listed are types of fungi, only Tinea is specifically associated with causing ringworm. Candida is a yeast fungus that can cause other types of skin infections, but not ringworm. Dermatophytid refers to an allergic reaction to the fungus rather than the fungus itself, and Microsporum is another type of fungus that can cause a similar skin infection called tinea capitis. Therefore, Tinea is the most accurate and specific answer to the question.