Ringworm is a misnomer since it is not a worm-based infection, and the diseased regions are not usually ring-shaped. The organism that causes ringworm infections are dermatophytes, a specialist ...

Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or ...

The Twin Falls Animal Shelter is limiting the intake of cats due to a two-month old ringworm outbreak and is looking for the public’s help in dealing with the situation. The shelter is asking ...