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How Can A Person Get Ringworms Besides From Animals?
Ringworm is a skin infection due to a fungus. Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once.
Alternative Names
Dermatophytid; Tinea
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Ringworm is common, especially among children. However, it may affect people of all ages. It is caused by a fungus, not a worm like the name suggests.
Many bacteria and fungi live on your body. Some of these are useful, while others can cause infections. Ringworm occurs when a type of fungus called tinea...
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Ringworm
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ringworm is not a worm infestation, but an infection caused by a fungus. Doctors call the infection tinea or dermatophytosis. (See Health Profile for... Read more »
Allergies To Animals In Children
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Allergies to animals are common and very troublesome. Some people simply cannot give up their pets, their horseback riding, or their friends who have... Read more »
Animal bites
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An animal bite can result in a break in the skin, a bruise, or a puncture wound.Alternative NamesBites - animalsConsiderationsIf the bite is a... Read more »
Animal and Bird Phobias
Animal and bird phobias are quite common. People may be afraid of dogs, cats, mice, or rats. Someone may be afraid of birds in general, although fear... Read more »
Marine animal stings or bites
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stings - marine animals; Bites - marine animals First Aid Wear gloves, if possible, when removing stingers. Wipe off stingers... Read more »
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