is ringworm infectious
A. Ringworm is a very common infection on the skin that is caused by a fungus, not a worm as its name suggests. Ringworm is also called tinea, and it has different names depending upon what body part is affected.Jock itch is ringworm of the groin; athlete's foot is ringworm of the foot.. Ringworm is a very common infection on the skin that is caused by a fungus, not a worm as its name suggests. Ringworm is also called tinea, and it has different names depending upon what body part is affected.