Often, ringworm of the body appears four to ten days after exposure, but scalp ringworm can take ten days to two weeks to appear. Since so many types of fungus can cause ringworm, it is possible to become infected with more than one kind. The easiest way to prevent ringworm is to avoid sharing any clothing, towels, and other items used by a person with ringworm. Your animals should be closely checked for any loss of body hair and any other signs that might show a fungal infection. Children and infants who are infected should not be in close contact with other children until the infection has been treated.
Fungi thrive on moisture so keep the affected areas clean and dry.
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