Ringworm

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  • Ringworm is a skin disease that is not caused by worms, but by fungus.
  • It causes itching and ring-shaped patches.
  • Ringworm is contagious and is easily spread from one person to another.
  • Ringworm is common because it is very contagious.
  • The fungi responsible are called "dermatophytes," meaning "plants that live on the skin" thus the more correct term for ringworm is "dermatophytosis".

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