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Learn how to diagnose and treat children with ringworm, a fungal infection which can cause a red, circular, scaly rash on a child's scalp, feet, and any other part of their body. ... How Do You Catch Ringworm?; Ringworm is common in children, and although parents are quick to blame their pets for giving their kids this...
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pediatrics.about.com/od/ringworm/Ringworm.htm
pediatrics.about.com/od/ringworm/Ringworm.htm
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discussion of ringworm, a common fungal infection in children and its treatment ... Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a common infection of the skin and hair of children.
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www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/ringwor...
www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/infectionsguide/ringworm.html
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Anyone can get Ringworm. Scalp Ringworm often strikes young children; outbreaks have been recognized in schools, day-care centers, and infant nurseries. School athletes are at risk for scalp Ringworm, Ringworm of the body, and foot Ringworm;
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www.dhpe.org/infect/ringworm.html
www.dhpe.org/infect/ringworm.html
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Ringworm is a fungal infection that can occur anywhere on the body, including the scalp, the feet and the nails. ... Ringworm is caused by different fungal organisms called "dermatophytes." It is a common skin disorder, especially among children. It can also infect animals, such as cats and dogs.
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www.umm.edu/pediatrics/ringworm.html
www.umm.edu/pediatrics/ringworm.html
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Kids with body ringworm, like those with scalp ringworm, can go to school, Dr. Kaplan says. But he warns that other children should not touch the affected area. Be especially sure to tell your child not to ... Library Home > All Books > The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Children > Ringworm a Round-Up of Remedies;
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www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/50/88.cfm
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has contact with other children or pets that have ringworm. ... scalp ringworm (tinea capitis); Scalp ringworm is highly contagious, especially among children. It occurs mainly in children between the ages of 2 to 10. It rarely occurs in adults. Symptoms of scalp ringworm may include:
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www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/derm/tinea...
www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/derm/tinea.html
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home > skin center > skin a-z list > catching ringworm from pets article ... Young children, the elderly, and people whose immune function is compromised for any reason are most susceptible to the infection.
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www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=8255...
www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=82553
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Tinea; Ringworm (Hardin MD samples) ; Alan N. Binnick, Thomas P. Habif, DermNet.com, Portsmouth, New Hampshire ... Ringworm pictures from uIowa.edu; Ringworm pictures from CDC; Hardin MD, Univ of Iowa ... MEDLINEplus Health Encyclopedia : Ringworm; A.D.A.M. / National Library of Medicine...
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www.lib.uiowa.edu/haRDIN/MD/ringwormpictures.html
www.lib.uiowa.edu/haRDIN/MD/ringwormpictures.html
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