At least two patients in New York City have been infected with antimicrobial-resistant ringworm, the first such cases in the United States with severe skin conditions.
Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common, superficial infection of the skin, hair, or nails. It’s caused by a certain type of fungi that feed on keratin. It’s highly contagious and spreads easily through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal.
