Define Ring Worm and Athlete’s Foot diseases?
Ring Worm: -
i) This disease is spread by the spores of fungus.
ii) Spores are passed from one organism to other by personal contact.
iii) Hyphae of fungus penetrate into outer layers of skin and grow in normal way.
iv) Its symptom is red patch does itch but as it spread it causes intense itching.
v) The name ringworm is given because of this appearance.
Athelte’s Foot: -
i) It is also fungal disease.
ii) It is sort of ringworm of the foot.
iii) Fungus attack on soft skin between toes and spread badly on foot.