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

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Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is caused by dermatophytes growing in the outer dead tissue layers of the skin (epidermis). These fungi feed on keratin, a protein found in the skin, hair, and nails. It is not caused by worms or hypersensitivity reactions, nor do dermatophytes produce toxins that cause the infection to spread.

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