You can get ringworm from people, animals, or places People can get it through contact with a person who has ringworm, or by using items such as clothes, towels, or hairbrushes that were used by someone with a ringworm infection. Animals can carry some types of fungi on their fur or skin without showing signs of ringworm infection. Places like gyms, shower stalls, and floors can transmit the fungus if used by someone with ringworm. Other people can catch the fungus if exposed to these places. Ringworm is easily diagnosed and treated A doctor can do some simple tests to determine whether a rash is caused by a fungus.
Treatment is usually an antifungal cream applied to the site of infection or pills taken by mouth.