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Yes, ringworm is a type of fungal infection that affects the skin, hair, or nails.

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What is the cause of ringworm?

Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus that infects the skin, hair, or nails.


After treatment has been started for ringworm on dogs is the ringworm still infectious?

"Ringworm" is a fungus infection; it is not a worm. The type of fungus infection on the dog, may or may not be contagious to people. Odds are that it is contagious to people until it is 'cured'.


What illnesses are caused by fungus?

ringworm


Is ringworm caused by a fungus?

yes


What organism is the cause of ringworm?

It is a fungus.


What causes ringworm on the skin?

Ringworm on the skin is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, leading to infections on the skin.


Which of these is a human disease caused by a fungus anthrax leprosy chickenpox ringworm?

ringworm


Can you get ringworm from thread worms?

In spite of its name, ringworm is caused by a fungus, not by worms.


What causes ringworms to develop on the body?

Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm and moist environments, leading to the development of ringworm on the body.


Does neosporin treat ringworm?

If you apply Neosporin on your weal/welt caused by ringworm it will keep it dry which is a good thing. Neosporin doesn't help getting completely rid of ringworm but it does help. To get rid of ringworm you need an anti-fungus cream for ringworm is a fungus growing on your skin.


Does ringworm have anything to do with hygiene?

Not necessarily. Ringworm is an infection caused by one of several different species of fungus and is easily transmissible between humans. Individuals with excellent hygiene who are exposed to the fungus can contract ringworm.


Can ringworm be cured with an anitviral agent?

Ringworm is a fungus. It is unlikely that an antiviral would have any effect.