Which organisms are responsible for causing abscesses on the skin of the arms or legs in humans?

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4 Jun 2018
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Among the listed organisms, guinea worms are known to cause abscesses on the skin of the limbs in humans. Ascaris is an intestinal parasite, bacteria can cause infections but are not the primary cause of such abscesses in this context, and ringworm is a fungal infection affecting the skin but not typically causing abscesses.

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