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ringworm

any of various fungal infections of the skin (esp the scalp) or nails, often appearing as itching circular patches
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ringworm

[′riŋ‚wərm]
(medicine)
A fungus infection of skin, hair, or nails producing annular lesions with elevated margins. Also known as tinea.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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For healthy dogs and puppies, ringworm is self-limiting and usually infections resolve within a few months.
Occurrence of dermatomycosis (ringworm) due to Trichophyton verrucosum in dairy calves and its spread to animal attendants.
Ringworm in dogs is primarily found in puppies and young adults.
According to wrestlers' beliefs, body to body contact and wrestling mats are the most important transmission ways of ringworm infections [14].
In most cases, ringworm symptoms will be mild - if a little annoying when itchy - and in general, a good antifungal treatment will help to clear it up.
Ringworm is very contagious, especially among elementary school children who share personal items.
Adoptions at the county animal shelter and Save the Pets also are on hold for any kitten that might have been exposed to ringworm, and they can't take in new kittens until the outbreak is contained, said Kylie Belachaikovsky, volunteer and community outreach coordinator for Lane County Animal Services.
Dermatophytes are a group of morphologically and physiologically related molds some of which cause well-defined infections: dermatophytoses (tineas or ringworm).
Vail Reese has been scrutinising the actress' scabs and pimples for years and he insists the ringworm on her arm is just the latest in a long line of pigment problems for the actress.
A Sounds like ringworm, a fungus which grows on the skin.
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