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 The pathogens of genera, Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for

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Botulism

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Conjunctivitis

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Ringworm

D

Skin allergy

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Pathogens**: The question mentions three genera of fungi: Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. 2. **Understand the Diseases Caused**: - **Microsporum**: This genus is known to cause skin infections, particularly affecting the hair and skin. - **Trichophyton**: This genus is also associated with skin infections and is known for causing athlete's foot and ringworm. - **Epidermophyton**: This genus primarily affects the skin and nails, contributing to similar infections. 3. **Review the Options**: The options given are: - Botulism - Conjunctivitis - Ringworms - De-skin allergy 4. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - **Botulism**: Caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, not related to the mentioned fungi. - **Conjunctivitis**: An eye infection, typically caused by bacteria or viruses, not by the fungi in question. - **De-skin allergy**: This refers to allergic reactions, which are not caused by the mentioned fungi. 5. **Identify the Correct Answer**: The pathogens from the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton are known to cause **ringworms**. This is characterized by dry and scaly lesions on the skin and nails. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is **ringworms**. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Pathogens**: The question mentions three genera of fungi: Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton. 2. **Understand the Diseases Caused**: - **Microsporum**: This genus is known to cause skin infections, particularly affecting the hair and skin. - **Trichophyton**: This genus is also associated with skin infections and is known for causing athlete's foot and ringworm. - **Epidermophyton**: This genus primarily affects the skin and nails, contributing to similar infections. ...
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