Q.Explain how ringworm spreads from one person to another, and suggest two ways to prevent it.

Ringworm spreads in two main ways: through direct contact with an infected person or an infected animal (such as a pet cat or dog), and through indirect contact with objects contaminated by the fungus, such as shared towels, clothing, combs, or bedding, since the fungus can survive on such surfaces for some time. Because the causative dermatophyte fungi thrive in warm, moist conditions, the infection is more common during humid weather and among people who stay in damp clothing for long periods. …

Separate 'direct' and 'indirect' contact clearly when explaining spread, since the question specifically as …

Do not describe ringworm as a worm infection — despite its name, it is caused entirely by fungi ( …