Which disease is a fungal infection of the scalp that is also known as ringworm?

A) verruca
B) tinea capitis
C) decubitus ulcer
D) tinea pedis


B
Explanation: A) Verruca is a wart, not ringworm.
B) Correct!
C) This is a skin lesion, not the infection of ringworm.
D) This is ringworm, but it is on the foot (athlete's foot), not the head.

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