Infection of the skin by Trichophyton rubrum results in raised red scaly patches of skin,a condition known as
A) dermatophytosis.
B) candidiasis.
C) mucormycosis.
D) pityriasis.
E) sporothrichosis.

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Trichophyton rubrum is a dermatophyte, which means it is a type of fungus that causes skin infections. Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a common skin infection caused by Trichophyton rubrum. The infection results in raised red scaly patches of skin. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are all fungal infections, but are caused by different types of fungi and present with different symptoms.

Infection of the Skin by Trichophyton Rubrum Results in Raised