A 17-year-old boy presents to his pediatrician for evaluation of a rash in his genital area. He reports thatit is very itchy and started about 1 week ago. At school, he participates in multiple sports, includingwrestling with practice 3 times a week. He admits that he does not always wash his hands and oftendelays showering after practice. Physical examination reveals a red, scaly rash as shown in the attachedimage. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the rash?Answers A - EA Eikenella corrodensB Malassezia furfurC Mycobacterium marinumDSporothrix schenckiiE Trichophyton rubrumOOOO

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