For Ringworm we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Dermatology, Health, Horse Health, Medical and Microbiology.

Ringworm (Dermatology)

A fungal skin infection characterized by ring-shaped, red, scaly, or blistery patches.

Ringworm (Health)

A fungal skin infection characterized by ring-shaped, red, scaly, or blistery patches.

Ringworm (Horse Health)

A common skin infection caused by ringworm fungi (dermatophytes), which invade the outer, superficial layers of the skin, hair, and nails; also called dermatophytosis.

Ringworm (Medical)

A skin infection caused by a fungus that spreads out in an even circle, characterized by ring-like, scaly patches of red skin

Ringworm (Microbiology)

Superficial skin disease caused by dermatophytes. Term derived from the ring-like, circular form of the lesions and from the belief that these infections were caused by worm-like organisms. The current accepted term is tinea.

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