The medical term for scalp ringworm is
A)tinea pedis
B)tinea cruris
C)tinea corporis
D)tinea capitis
E)tinea cephalis

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Scalp ringworm is also known as tinea capitis. A is incorrect as tinea pedis refers to fungal infection of the feet, B is incorrect as tinea cruris refers to fungal infection of the groin area, and C is incorrect as tinea corporis refers to fungal infection of the body. E is not a correct medical term for any type of fungal infection.

The Medical Term for Scalp Ringworm Is