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 ...

He states he does have one cat in the home. The cat mainly stays in the patient's room. He denies any outside activities. Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and ...

Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a type of fungal skin infection. It’s common and highly contagious but not serious. It can often be treated with an over-the-counter topical fungicidal ...

Gray patch tinea capitis (GPTC). GPTC is generally found in the endemic form within the United States, and the offending agent is typically M. canis. It is usually spread from cats or dogs to ...