There’s a common fungal infection that both humans and animals called ringworm. Despite what the name might suggest, there ...

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 ...

Almost every ringworm infection in cats is caused by one type of dermatophyte called Microsporum canis. Dogs and people are also infected by this species. Trichophyton mentagrophytes can cause ...