Causes of ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection usually caused by dermatophytes that belong to the species of Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and Microsporum and are commonly referred to as tinea. The tinea infection can occur through direct contact with the infected individuals. Other sources of infection are infected animals, soil or fomites. These fungi cause inflammation of the affected areas resulting in the characteristic ring formation on the skin.^2,3 Tinea infection may also be noted in other areas in the body wherein they are named based on the area affected as follows