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How Long Is Ringworm Contagious For?
Fungal infections of the skin are surprisingly common. Unfortunately, when they have a name like ringworm, they cause panic and misunderstanding. Parents become emotional about this issue, feeling that they have been negligent in their child's hygiene. School nurses may fear epidemics and demand that the child be removed from the...
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