Tinea corporis, also known as ringworm, is exclusively caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. Candidate A, though a common fungal infection, is not exclusively caused by dermatophytes but rather by Candida species. Onychomycosis refers to a fungal infection of the nails, which may be caused by various fungi, including dermatophytes, yeasts, and nondermatophyte molds. Vaginal yeast infections are predominantly caused by Candida species, which are yeasts, not classified as dermatophytes. Hence, tinea corporis is the most specific to the term 'dermatophytes' among the given options.
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