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Alternate Name(s): Dermatophytid; Tinea ... Ringworm is a common skin disorder, especially among children, but it may affect people of all ages. Although its name suggests otherwise, it is caused by a fungus, not a worm. Many bacteria and fungi live on your body. Some of these are useful ...
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Question: Is ringworm contagious? How should it be treated? ... Ringworm is contagious (spread to others) through direct contact with an infected person or animal. It can also be spread indirectly through contact with the clothes, combs, or brushes of others who have it. Once treatment has begun and the circular rash begins...
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Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails. ... Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from...
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Ringworm is contagious and precautions must be taken to avoid contact with infected people or animals. Contagious people and animals must be treated to stop reinfection. ... Ringworm is Highly Contagious and Can Be Spread in the Following Ways:
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yes it is contagious i had it once and passed it on to my best friend hope i helped
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"Ringworm" is the common name for the skin infection caused by a special group of fungi; it is not caused by a worm at all. The fungi feed ... Yes, ringworm is contagious to people; however, some people are at greater risk than others. The fungus takes advantage of skin belonging to those with reduced immune capacity.
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YES! Ringworm is actually a fungus, similar to to athletes foot and jock itch. You need more than hydrocort to fure it. Ask the pharmacist for suggestions of topical anti-fungal cremes. Keep the aea covered. Continue to change your sheets a...
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Is ringworm contagious? My brother is in kindergarten, and he has it. Could he have caught it from someone in his class?(Ask Doctor Cory) ... find Jack & Jill articles. Dear Dr. Cory: Is ringworm contagious? ... Yes, ringworm is contagious (kahn-TAY-jus), which means it can be spread from person to person.
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Is ringworm contagious? My brother is in kindergarten, and he has it. Could he h - Dear Dr. Cory: Is ringworm contagious? My brother is in kingerdarten, : Encyclopedia.com ... Yes, ringworm is contagious (kahn-TAY-jus), which means it can be spread from person to person. It is caused by tinea (TlN-ee-uh), a fungus that...
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