Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Warts in cattle is caused by papilloma virus.
Statement (II): Ring worm in cattle is caused by Trichophyton spp.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

To remember cattle skin infections:
- Warts: Bovine Papillomavirus (BPV).
- Ringworm: Trichophyton verrucosum (zoonotic fungal infection).
Both are highly contagious, but warts are viral and ringworm is fungal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Infectious skin diseases in cattle are caused by specific viral and fungal pathogens.
Warts and ringworm are common infectious dermatological conditions in herds.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us evaluate both statements:
- Statement (I) is correct:
Warts (papillomatosis) in cattle are caused by the Bovine Papillomavirus (BPV), which belongs to the family Papillomaviridae.
It causes benign proliferative lesions of the skin or mucosal membranes, primarily in young cattle.
- Statement (II) is correct:
Ringworm (dermatophytosis) in cattle is a superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissues (hair, skin, and claws).
It is primarily caused by fungi of the genus Trichophyton, with Trichophyton verrucosum being the primary agent in over \(90\%\) of cattle cases.
Since both statements are correct, this corresponds to Option (A).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct, matching Option (A).