Test Your Knowledge on Skin Infections

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Keywords: Skin infections, quiz on skin infections, bacterial diseases, fungal diseases, viral diseases

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Health Quiz reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Dec 20, 2014

This Quiz has 10 questions.

Skin Infections Quiz Responses

Skin infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Factors such as injuries, poor hygiene, humidity, and weak immune system increase risk of skin infection.

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Test Your Knowledge on Skin Infections

This Quiz has 10 questions.

Which of the following pathogens can cause skin infections?

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