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No, it is caused by bacteria.
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Is ringworm a circular rash caused by a virus?
No, it is caused by bacteria.
What are the red circular itchy spots on your skin?
If the circles are like a mosquito bite, it might be ringworm. If it's like a rash, then it might be an irritation
Is ringworm and chickenpox connected?
Research has shown that the Chickenpox causing virus, varicella zoster, remains in the nerve cells after recovery. Shingles, in later life, is caused by a reactivation of the virus. Chickenpox occurs all over the body, whereas shingles forms a small rash on either the torso, face or neck.
Is ringworm a bacteria virus fungi or protoctist?
Yes it is. It is a common misconception that ringworm is an actual worm. Ringworn is a fungal infection of the skin that presents itself as a ring shaped rash.
Do you get a rash also with ringworm?
Yes
How can you tell if a rabbit has ringworm?
Ringworm is a skin and scalp disease caused by several different kinds of fungi. Ringworm on the scalp usually makes a bald patch of scaly skin. People with ringworm on other parts of their skin can have a ring-shaped rash that is reddish and may be itchy. The rash can be dry and scaly or wet and crusty. If the rabbit has anything like this then it is most likely ringworm and you shouldn't touch it because you can get the ringworm.
Where can you see a picture of molluscum?
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a pox virus (not the same virus that causes chicken pox). Pictures of this rash are often used in medical training and diagnosis or for individuals attempting to self-diagnose a rash.
What does ringworm cause?
Itchiness and an ugly round rash
How long does a rash on forehead last?
It all depends on what caused the rash in the first place. A heat rash will go away quickly and a rash cause by a bacteria or a virus will take 7-10 days. Some can be caused by food or other allergies.
What is a rash in the shape of a circle on the head?
It might be ringworm. If it's just like, a circle that's not filled in, it's ringworm. If it's a filled in circle, it might be a normal rash that's, well, circle-shaped.
Is there really a worm in you if you have ringworm?
No it's just a rash that's a ring because I have it.
How do you know if scalp ringworm is healing?
The rash(es) will begin to gradually fade.
