How Long Can a Ringworm Survive?

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Myths & Facts About Ringworm More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Max Staudinger | permalink
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Ringworm is a fungal infection that has nothing to do with worms. WebMD dashes some of the myths about this common, and highly contagious, condition.
Tags: fungal infection, ringworm, athlete’s foot, skin disease, rash, is ringworm contagious, how is ringworm treated, what are the symptoms of ringworm, could dandruff be caused by ringworm, who gets ringworm

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ringworm-myths-facts ^[1]

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Ringworm: Overview, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Donna Von Bruening | permalink
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n antiquity doctors thought the round "ringworm" rash was caused by a worm. Now we know that this common skin infection has nothing to do with worms.

For further reading: http://www.drgreene.com/articles/ringworm/ ^[2]

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6 Things I Learned from Our Ringworm Plague (book length....) More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ryan Mays | permalink
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A loud, warm THANK YOU!! to everyone on this site who calmed me down and gave me advice and...

For further reading: http://www.thecatsite.com/t/210789/6-things-i-learned-from-our-ringworm-plague-book-length ^[3]

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How to Rid the Home of Ringworm | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Michelle Blunt | permalink
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Ringworm thrives in dust, pet dander and moist, dark places in the home. On occasion, it may be necessary to rid the home of ringworm, especially if a household member or pet has a ringworm infection. Ringworm is a fungus that causes skin infections, and ringworm is contagious. You must remove ringworm and the habitats where fungus thrives in the...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/ ^[4]

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Ringworm of the Skin - What Happens When You Have Ringworm of the Skin: Healthwise Medical Information on eMedicineHealth More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Joseph Varghese | permalink
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Learn about Ringworm of the Skin. Includes overview, cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, exams and tests, prevention, and medications.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ringworm_of_the_skin-health/page3_em.htm ^[5]

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Michelle Blunt, Ryan Mays, Max Staudinger, Joseph Varghese, Donna Von Bruening

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1. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ringworm-myths-facts

2. http://www.drgreene.com/articles/ringworm/

3. http://www.thecatsite.com/t/210789/6-things-i-learned-from-our-ringworm-plague-book-length

4. http://www.livestrong.com/article/49666-rid-home-ringworm/

5. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ringworm_of_the_skin-health/page3_em.htm