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How do you get a ringworm?

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by touching a cat.

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Why is ringworm called ringworm?
Ringworm is not a disease caused by a worm. It is actually caused by a fungal infection in the skin which resembles the shape of a coiled worm, which gave this disease its name.
Where do you get ringworm?
You get ringworm on your scalp, body, feet or nails
What are ringworms?
Ringworm is not actually a worm. It is a fungus that grows on the skin; it is called Tinea. It can be spread by close contact or by using someone's personal items, such as putting on someone elses...
What is a ringworm?
a fungal infection
Where can you get a ringworm?
Everywhere