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A number of species of fungi cause ringworm. |
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The most common fungi to cause ringworm are Trichophyton and Microsporum.
The type of ringworm is classified according to where on the body it’s found. These fungi attack various parts of the body and lead to the following conditions:- Tinea corporis affects the arms, legs, and trunk
- Tinea capitis affects the scalp
- Tinea cruris (jock itch) affects the groin area
- Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) affects the feet
- Tinea unguium affects the fingernails and toenails
- Tinea versicolor
- Tinea manuum affects the hands and palm area
Ringworm is widespread around the world and in the United States. The fungus that causes scalp Ringworm lives in humans and animals. The fungus that causes Ringworm of the body lives in humans, animals, and soil. The fungi that cause Ringworm of the foot and Ringworm of the nails live only in humans.
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