You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment ...

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When your skin is feeling pretty itchy, chances are it's something minor like a bug bite or irritation to a certain product you're using. But in some cases, it can be something more, like ringworm.

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Studies have shown that ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection, and it is caused by dermatophytes (tinea) which is a group of parasitic fungi. It is true that a lot of people think ...

Q: My daughter got ringworm in her scalp. How did she get worms there? A: Ringworm gets its name from the ring-like rash it often forms. It was once thought that it was due to worms, but there are NO ...

NEW YORK -- A sexually transmitted form of ringworm recently made its way into the United States. So far, there has only been one reported case -- a patient in New York City. Trichophyton ...

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