Ringworm or dermatophytosis is not actually a worm at all as the name implies but a fungus that can grow on a cat’s skin.
It can form a red or silvery scaly ring  resulting in hair loss in the area.  It is infectious and can be passed by airborne spores and the fallen hair of infected cats.
Ringworm can also be passed to humans and other cats so it is recommended that it is treated.
Ringworm can take many forms and in Humans Athletes Foot is a type of ringworm too.
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