Cats are an essential part of our lives, and they make for great pets. But, as with all creatures, they are prone to illness, and one of the most common afflictions that affect cats is ringworm. The ...

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, and nails. Despite its misleading name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. It ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images ...

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to a recent Centers for ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the first known cases of an antifungal-resistant ringworm in the United States and urging providers to be on the lookout for such ...

This common condition is characterised by a red, itchy, circular rash with healthy-looking skin in the middle. Ringworm can be uncomfortable and may spread easily, but fortunately, there are several ...

NYC is home to the first known cases of antifungal-resistant ringworm in the US, according to a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ringworm is a highly ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A few months ago, I noticed a discrete, pink patch forming on our dog Shiloh's nose. I thought for sure he'd gotten stung by a bee ...

Researchers are warning doctors and the public about two emerging fungi that are stranger and hardier than the typical ringworm infection. Reading time 4 minutes Dermatologists are sounding the alarm ...