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