Erythrasma is caused by ?
a) Comybacterium
b) Staphylococcus
c) Streptococcus
d) Herpes Virus
Correct Answer - A
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Cornybacterium
Erythrasma is a skin disease that causes brown, scaly skin patches.
It is caused by the Gram-positivebacterium
Corynebacteriumminutissimum. It is prevalent among diabetics and
the obese, and in warm climates; it is worsened by wearing
occlusive clothing.