Which one of the following is caused by fungus ?

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Q: 19 (IES/2013)
Which one of the following is caused by fungus ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

IES

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{'leukoderma': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'ringworm': [3, 0, 0, 0], 'scabies': [0, 0, 2, 3], 'fungus': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'leprosy': [0, 1, 0, 1]}

Option 1: Leprosy - This is incorrect. Leprosy, also known as Hansen`s disease, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, not by a fungus.

Option 2: Leukoderma - This is incorrect. Leukoderma, also known as vitiligo, is a condition where patches of skin lose their pigment. It is not caused by a fungus but is thought to be an autoimmune disorder.

Option 3: Ringworm - This is the correct answer. Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a common fungal infection of the skin, nails, and scalp. It is caused by various types of fungi, including dermatophytes.

Option 4: Scabies - This is incorrect. Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by tiny mites, not by a fungus.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, Ringworm. Ringworm is caused by a fungus, not by bacteria or mites.