Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County; it is also the largest of the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area with a population estimate of 382,630 and a CSA population of 474,226, making it the 90th largest CSA in the nation.
Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but by a fungus. The term ring comes from the circular patches that can form anywhere, but are often found on a dog's head, paws, ears, and forelegs. Inflammation, scaly patches, and hair loss often surround the lesions.
Ringworm. Ringworm is an infection that is caused by a fungus. It is very contagious and can affect the scalp, face, body, feet or nails. Ringworm affects both humans and animals. Ringworm gets its name from the raised pattern the infection forms on the skin.It looks like a circle. Ringworm is a fungal infection that is highly contagious and affects the scalp, the body, the feet or nails. 2  Ringworm is spread by contact with someone who has ringworm, or by touching an object which may contain the fungus (eg. brushes, showers or towels).