<prompt> Fungus which affects hair is: March 2009MicrosporumTrichophytonBoth of the aboveNone of the above  <response>: Ans. C: Both of the above Dermatophyte: This term refers to three specific genera of fungi: Epidermophyton affects skin and nails Trichophyton affects skin, nails and hairs Microsporum affects skin and hair. 