A 5-year-old male is diagnosed with tinea corporis following development of lesions on the nonhairy parts of his face, trunk, and limbs. A common source of this condition is:

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Tinea corporis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection that is commonly spread from young cats and kittens. Other animals can also transmit the fungus, but cats are the most common source. Pet birds and adult dogs are less likely to transmit the infection to humans, and horses are not a common source of tinea corporis.

A 5-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Tinea Corporis Following Development