Respiratory system
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Ringworm is not actually a worm, it is a fungus, and it is found on the surface of the skin. In most people the immune system can prevent infection. Many people acquire ringworm from kittens or cats, which may or may not show symptoms. Ringworm is most often a small, isolated lesion which goes away quickly with proper treatment.
Respiratory system
does ring worm effect the epidermis
The scientific name for Ringworm is dermatophytosis. It is a fungal infection of the skin that can affect humans and animals.
It makes the body more prone to injuries
thrush ____________________________ athlete's foot -- but the same fungus cause ringworm
Chickenpox and ringworm are caused by completely different microbes. You can only get ringworm from someone with chickenpox if they also have ringworm.
Although ringworm sounds like a dangerous infection that involves worms, it is actually a fungal skin infection that can affect the body or the scalp. It isn't painful or harmful, but it is contagious and it can be irritating.
Yes children can get ringworm.
ringworm= la teigne
Ringworm is called ringworm because the infection often causes red, circular rashes on the skin that look like rings.