How Long Can a Ringworm Survive?

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Tip 1 - Myths & Facts About Ringworm

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Max Staudinger | permalink

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

Tip 2 - Ringworm: Overview, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Donna Von Bruening | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - 6 Things I Learned from Our Ringworm Plague (book length....)

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ryan Mays | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - How to Rid the Home of Ringworm | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michelle Blunt | permalink

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]