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.


C

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