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GlossaryDermatophytosis (Ringworm)

fungal infection of skin, hair, or nails, often called ringworm

Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated surfaces. The infection typically presents as red, itchy, circular rashes with clearer skin in the center, resembling a ring.

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Occurrence of Dermatomycosis (Ringworm) Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum in Dairy Calves and Its Spread to Animal Attendants: Case Report

research Occurrence of Dermatomycosis (Ringworm) Due to Trichophyton Verrucosum in Dairy Calves and Its Spread to Animal Attendants: Case Report

24 citations, July 1998 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association”

Ringworm in dairy calves can spread to humans.

research A Chinese-Japanese Boy with Black Dot Ringworm Due to Trichophyton Violaceum

4 citations, March 2006 in “Journal of dermatology”

A Chinese-Japanese boy had a rare fungal infection on his scalp and skin, likely caught in China.

research Ringworm by Microsporum Canis in Long-Tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla Lanigera)

3 citations, December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica”

A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.

research Clinical Consequences of Delayed Treatment for Tinea Capitis: A Case Report

September 2024 in “PubMed”

Timely and correct treatment is crucial to prevent complications and scarring in children with scalp ringworm.

research From Diagnosis to Recovery: A Practical Approach to Ringworm Treatment in Cattle

May 2023 in “Pharma innovation”

Ringworm in cattle can be effectively treated with Povidone iodine and Whitefield ointment.

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