Besides spreading from person to person, ringworm can come from pets or other animals (usually cats, dogs, or rodents). It thrives in warm, moist environments such as public showers, locker rooms, or ...

It's possible to get ringworm from: Having skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it Petting an animal like a dog, cat, or farm animal infected with ringworm Touching soil infected with ringworm ...

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 ...