When you hear the term "ringworm," do you imagine microscopic worms dancing in a circle under the skin creating redness and irritation? If so, you're not alone. The name of this disease is often ...
You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment ...
Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images When one hears the term ringworm, it likely conjures images of a nasty ...
Hospitals in the UK and Ireland have seen infections rise from just a few dozen cases before 2022 to well over 250 this year, ...
Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm has been reported for the first time in the U.S. "Healthcare ...
A 'super fungus' that causes nasty sores across the groin and buttocks is now spreading in the UK, experts have said, with ...
BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could be putting themselves at risk of ...
Ringworm is an infection that many cat owners may be familiar with, either through experience or word of mouth. Contrary to its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by a group ...
Contrary to its moniker, ringworm is actually a fungal infection that can affect the nails, skin and hair of dogs and other animals. According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, dermatophytosis (or ...