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Yes, ringworm is contagious and can potentially spread in environments like Swimming Pools, especially if proper hygiene is not maintained. The fungus that causes ringworm thrives in warm, moist conditions, making pools and locker rooms risky areas for transmission. To reduce the risk, it's essential to avoid sharing towels and personal items, and to practice good hygiene, including showering before and after swimming.
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When is ringworm not contagious?
Ringworm is not contagious after 24 hours
How contagious is ringworm on the penis?
very.
Is granuloma contagious?
Is it contagious? It is not contagious and you can not "catch it" from anyone. It is not ringworm, and children don't need to be kept home from school.
After treatment has been started for ringworm on dogs is the ringworm still infectious?
"Ringworm" is a fungus infection; it is not a worm. The type of fungus infection on the dog, may or may not be contagious to people. Odds are that it is contagious to people until it is 'cured'.
Can you get a ringworm on your face if you toch someones ringworm then touch your face?
Yes ringworm is highly contagious and a person should not have any type of contact with it
Ringworm is a contagious disease what does it mean?
Means you can catch it from someone who has it.
Why is ringworm a contraindication to massage?
It is a local contraindication because it is contagious.
What animals give you ringworm?
ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that you can get from direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected persons etc.
What is a contagious itching skin disease called with 8 letters?
Ringworm
Can a doctor cure ringworm?
Medication a doctor prescribes can cure ringworm, so yes. Ringworm can be highly contagious to anyone with close contact. So it is important to get diagnosed and treated.
How long is a ringworm?
Ringworm is caused by a fungus that is growing on the skin. It is infectious/contagious all the time it is present, it only ceases to be infectious after a treatment has cleared it up completely.
Is ringworm still contagious after twenty-four hours of taking medication if a lesion is touched?
yes
