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One of the following is not the causal organism for ringworm.

A

Microsporum

B

Trichophyton

C

Epidermophyton

D

Macrosporum

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D
Ringworm infections are caused by fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, trichophyton and Epidermophytion.
Macrosporum is an ectomycorrhizal zoosporic fungus causing diseases of economically important vascular plants.
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