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Ringworm is a fungal infection. You come in contact with the spores and if you have a weak spot in your skin, the fungus will start to grow there. They grow in a circle, which is why it's called ringworm.
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∙ 10y agoRingworm is caused by fungus that is referred to as tinea. The specific name is tinea corporis. It also causes athletes foot and jock itch, or tinea pedis and tinea cruris, respectively.
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Is ringworm gram negative or gram positive or gram negative?
Ringworm is not caused by bacteria, but by various species of fungi.
Which of these is a human disease caused by a fungus?
Some fungal diseases include :Mycosis / CoccidioidomycosisHistoplasmosisCandidiasis (thrush)Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch, and Ringworm (Tinea genus)
Is ringworm caused by a fungal infection?
Ringworm is not a worm but a fungus that makes a ring-like reddish circle on the skin as it spreads.
What does ringworm mean?
Ringworm is a contagious itching skin disease that forms in small circular patches that makes it look like in is a ring :3
What is tinea corporis better known as?
Tinea corporis is a skin infection. It stems from fungus infecting the skin. It can cause rash, itching, and form circular red spots. It is also known as ringworm.
Does ringworm cause mood swings?
No. Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection.
What organism is the cause of ringworm?
It is a fungus.
What does ringworm cause?
Itchiness and an ugly round rash
Which micro-organism causes ringworm?
Micro-organism's that cause ringworm include the three genera of fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Micro-organism's that cause ringworm include the three genera of fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum.
Where is scalp ringworm most common?
Most common in black children, scalp ringworm can cause scarring and permanent hair loss.
Can algae in a swimming pool cause ringworm?
No, but it could cause similar appearing skin irritations.
What can cause a painful red circle on the lower part of the leg that doesn't itch -already tested for ringworm-not ringworm-----what is it?
See a doctor....It could be Lyme Disease.
What would cause a large red spot on a child's face or body?
Ringworm
Would ringworm cause your dog to chew at his feet?
it depends were its at but usually yes
Can ringworm get in your blood stream?
Yes. It can cause you to get very Ill if it enters your bloodstream.
Can you cure ringworm with hydrocortisone cream 2.5 percent?
NO ... you will only alleviate the symptom ... the itch. Ringworm is caused by a fungus, so to cure the prime cause, you will have to use an anti-fungal agent
What are the similarities between fungi and bacteria?
Both can cause harm to living organisms. An example is that fungi can cause Athletes Foot and Ringworm.
