Dermatophytosis or ringworm is a common infection caused by a fungus. The disease is called “ringworm” because it can cause circular rashes that are shaped like a ring. People usually get sick by coming into contact with other people or animals that have the infection or from the soil or other objects they come into contact with. Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can spread between animals and people.
This fact sheet was developed by students in Macquarie University’s 2022 Medical Sciences Capstone/PACE subject major industry partnership project. The following references were provided by the students who developed the fact sheet:
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