Ringworm Is Caused by

Ringworm is caused by

A) dermatophytes growing in the outer dead tissue layers of the skin (epidermis) .
B) toxins produced by dermatophytes.
C) dermatophytes that have invaded deep into the living tissue.
D) worms infected with fungi invading the skin.
E) a hypersensitivity caused by superficial contact with dermatophytes.