ringworm

Converse of object

• cause: The disease The main fungal species that causes ringworm in horses is Trichophyton equinum.
• have: She chose a puppy, signed the KC form then found the puppy had ringworm, a fact confirmed by her vet.
• include: We've now got 5 varieties of Oil Soaks on offer: Manuka Oil Soak - fantastic for fungal problems including Ringworm.
• catch: You can catch ringworm by touching people who are infected or by sharing things like combs or shoes.
• call: Ringworm: Cats suffer from the fungal disease called ringworm.
• get: Where can I swim in the Thames without getting ringworm?

Adjective modifier

fungal: If a guinea pig develops bald patches on its face, this could indicate the fungal disease ringworm.

Modifies a noun

• infection: These results show a potential for an alternative approach in preventing ringworm infections in companion animals.
• fungus: Yes, external parasites transmissible to man include fleas, sarcoptic mange, the fur mite and ringworm fungi.
• treatment: Ringworm treatment has been effective on one guinea pig when regular veterinary treatment failed.

Noun used with modifier

• scalp: Unlike scalp ringworm, the patches of hair loss are not scaly or inflamed.
• skin: How should I manage athlete's foot, groin infections, and skin ringworm?

Preposition: in

• cattle: Trichophyton verrucosum causes ringworm in cattle, and occasionally sheep, horses and humans.
• horse: The disease The main fungal species that causes ringworm in horses is Trichophyton equinum.
• cat: Microsporum canis is the most common cause of ringworm in cats and dogs.

Preposition: of

• scalp: Ringworm of the scalp ( Tinea capitis ) is mainly seen in children but can affect adults who have neglected their personal hygiene.
• skin: What is the evidence for treatments of ringworm of the skin and groin?
• groin: The scientific term for ringworm of the groin is tinea cruris.