late 14c., gatherer of taxes, etc., from Anglo-French collectour collector (of money or taxes; Old French collector, Modern French collecteur), from Late Latin collector, agent noun from colligere (see collect).
Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have skin-to-skin contact with a person or animal that has it. It can also spread when you share things like towels, clothing, or sports gear. You can also get ringworm by touching an infected dog or cat, although this form of ringworm is not common.
Ringworm in dogs is not caused by worms. It is actually a skin disease caused by a fungus. It can be spread when infected dog, puppy cat, pet or human comes in contact with another dog.The fungus lives in hair follicles, causing the hair to break off.ingworm in dogs can be spread between dogs, cats and humans. Children are more likely to get the disease than adults. Once someone gets the fungus, the spores can spread in bedding and blankets. If this is the case you need to wash exposed garments in bleach and water.