| In spite of its popular name, the actual cause of | | | | means of preventing the occurrence of ringworm |
| ringworm is infection with fungal organisms. These | | | | is to maintain a good hygiene. Ringworm is very |
| infectious fungal organisms are called | | | | contagious and it can easily be acquired through |
| dermatophytes and the medical term for | | | | direct contact with contaminated people, animals |
| ringworm is dermatophytosis. Sometimes | | | | or objects. Regularly wash your hands after |
| ringworm is also known as tinea. The fungal | | | | entering in contact with stray animals, as many of |
| infectious organisms responsible for causing | | | | them are carriers of the fungi responsible for |
| ringworm are widespread in nature and they | | | | causing ringworms in humans.Arthrospores are |
| commonly populate the soil. The only effective | | | | the main cause of ringworm in humans. |