Contrary to what you may have heard, ringworm is caused by a fungal infection, not an actual worm. (Photo Credit: Science Photo Library/Getty images) Myth 1: Ringworm is caused by a worm.

That infection appears to be mostly resistant to the go-to anti-fungal medication, raising concerns about the increase in anti-fungal resistance worldwide. Two rare ringworm infections affecting ...

While ringworm is a condition that will go away on its own in many cats, it can take from three to five months to resolve. Treatment reduces the danger of the infection spreading to humans ...