What Is Ringworm Symptoms?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Causes
There are a number of different fungi that can be responsible for a case of ringworm. Among the most common are microsporum, and Trichophyton, but there are more than 40 different types of fungi that can cause the condition. The fungi typically thrive in warm and humid environments.
The condition is closely related to other types of fungal infection such as jock itch and athlete’s foot. Anybody can develop ringworm if they are exposed to the appropriate fungi, but it is more common in people that have a weakened immune system. There are several ways in which somebody might be exposed to the virus.
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