What exactly is ring worm?

Question

I thought it was contracted by easting pork that was not cooked well!

Answer 1

Ringworm is a skin and scalp disease caused by several different kinds of fungi. Ringworm on the scalp usually makes a bald patch of scaly skin. People with ringworm on other parts of their skin can have a ring-shaped rash that is reddish and may be itchy. The rash can be dry and scaly or wet and crusty. Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed from one person to the next by direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated items such as combs, unwashed clothing, and shower or pool surfaces. You can also catch ringworm from pets that carry the fungus. Cats are common carriers.
The fungi that cause ringworm thrive in warm, moist areas. Ringworm is more likely when you have frequent wetness (such as from sweating) and minor injuries to your skin, scalp, or nails.

Answer 2

Ring worm is caused by a fungus infection, similar to those that cause jock itch and athlete's foot. In spite of the name, it's not caused by a worm at all, and isn't even always ring shaped or round. It gets treated in a lot of the same way, with an antifungal cream or lotion. Trichinosis is a parasitic infection associated with undercooked pork from a pig who is infected. It's also present in dogs, cats, and some wild animals like bears and wolves. When pigs were raised in less sanitary conditions, and often allowed to roam freely for the most part, it was more common than it is now days. But it retains the association with pork, and people tend to cremate chops as a result. Actually, if you cook it to an internal temperature of 150, the trich worm is killed and the meat is safe to eat. It isn't transmitted human to human at all- you have to eat the meat with the live critter in it.

Answer 3

What does the term "ringworm" mean?

The term "ringworm" or "ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. (The early belief was that the infection was due to a worm, which it is not, although the name has stuck.) Some of these fungi produce round spots, but many do not. On the other hand, many round spots are not fungus. A physical examination of the affected skin, evaluation of skin scrapings under the microscope, and culture tests can help doctors make the appropriate distinctions. A proper diagnosis is essential to successful treatment.

The medical term for ringworm is "tinea." (Tinea gets us back to worms. Tinea is the Latin name for a growing worm.) Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea capitis, for instance, refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungus of the body, tinea pedis to fungus of the feet, and so on.

What causes ringworm?

Although the world is full of yeasts, molds, and fungi, only a few cause skin problems. These agents are called the dermatophytes, which means "skin fungi." Skin fungi can only live on the dead layer of keratin protein on top of the skin. They rarely invade deeper into the body and cannot live on mucous membranes, such as those in the mouth or vagina.

Answer 4

Fast Ringworm Cure?

Answer 5

Ringworm is a fungal infection contracted by indirect contact

Answer 6

Fungal infection of skin, commonly dog fungus Microsporum canis..

Answer 7

U can get Hook worm infection 4m pork