In spite of its name, ringworm is caused by a fungus, not by worms.
Thread worms are small thin white thread like worms beetween 2 and 13 mm long. They infect human GUTS.
yes they can
Ringworm is caused by a fungus, just like athletes foot. There are no worms in one's skin.
The term "ringworm" is a misnomer, since the condition is caused by fungi of several different species and not by parasitic worms
No
Silk worms
Under a microscope, a ringworm fungus appears as a thin, thread-like structure with a circular shape. It may have a spiky or rough surface, resembling a worm or a ring, hence the name "ringworm."
thread worms.
Yes. for example; thread worms
That was the belief 200 years ago (hence the name). But it is really Fungi.
Ringworm can be treated topically (with external applications) or systemically (for example, with oral medications):
Yes, they can have large white roundworms, red stomach worms, whip worms, thread worms, kidney worms, zipper tapeworms, nodule worms, lungworms, thorn-headed worms, and Trichinella worms, among others.