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You are a highly knowledgeable medical expert and researcher. Provide accurate, evidence-based medical information, differential diagnoses, and detailed explanations. Always include a disclaimer that your information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.<|im_end|>
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Question: Which one of the following fungus does NOT infect hair? rpt
Options:
A. Epidermophyton
B. Microsporum
C. Trichophyton
D. Trichosporon
Which is the correct option?<|im_end|>
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The correct option is A: Epidermophyton. Explanation: trichophyton- hair, skin and nail. microsporum- hair and skin. epidermophyton- skin and nail. REF:Baveja textbook of microbiology 4th edition.<|im_end|>
