Despite the common names ringworm and dermatophyte, the disease is caused by a fungus, not a worm or plant. Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are the most common genera that cause ringworm in humans. These organisms feed on keratin, the major structural component of hair, skin and nails.
Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'. Naturally broad, pyramidal evergreen shrub displays deep green, scalelike needles arranged in flat sprays. New light green needles emerge in spring, deepening in color as they mature. Deep green color adds contrast to winter landscape.
A deficiency of vitamin B3 (also called niacin) leads to a disease called pellagra (pe-LAG-ra). Good sources of niacin include liver, lean meat, whole wheat products, fish, eggs, roasted peanuts, the white meat of poultry, avocados, dates, figs, prunes, kidney, wheat germ, and brewer's yeast.washiorkor is a disease caused specifically by a lack of protein in the diet. The term originates from an African word that describes the situation of an infant being weaned * from breast milk to make room for the next baby.