ringworm


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Synonyms for ringworm

infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches

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Contamination of hairdressing salons is used as an indicator of the burden of ringworm infestation in society, particularly where the fungi are prevalent and occur in epidemics.
The sensitivity of 88.46% indicated the ability of the test to correctly identify the ringworm cases (n=52) as diseased and specificity of 80% showed the ability of test to identify the ringworm negative samples (n=20) as free of disease.
She was very weak, dehydrated, covered in ringworms and her eyes were in an awful state."
The ringworm has proven so successful for smallmouths and walleyes it's been hybridized.
Generalized Trhichophyton mentagrophytes ringworm in capuchin monkeys (Cebus nigrivitatus).
In dogs, the classical signs of ringworm are lesions with hair loss (alopecia) around the face, head or tail, which may or may not itch.
Some epidemiological studies on ringworm in cattle at Assiut Governorate, Egypt.
The symptoms you described are suggestive of ringworm but you need to take Coco to a vet to confirm that this is the case.
This was a shame as both had obvious lesions of ringworm, an extremely infectious fungal disease.
"A new and positive cure for Blotched Face, Barber's Itch, Scall-Head, Black-heads or Grubs, Salt Rheum, Papules, Erythema, Nettle Rash, Lichen, Prurigo or Itching, Eczema, Prairie, Seven Year, Camp or Army Itch, Branny Tetter, Ringworm, Liver Spots, Honey Comb Ringworm, Ringworm of Scalp, Bald Spots, Dandruff, Tetter, Itch, Grog Blossom, Tooth Rash, Prickly Heat, Shingles, Scale Disease &c.
Dermatophytosis or ringworm is a term that used to describe fungal skin infections (FSI).
Q My sister-in-law has just been diagnosed with ringworm. Could you tell me what causes it and is it contagious?
"I have also had to have tetanus injections before and I caught ringworm following one bite I had from a dog roaming in the street."
has introduced Xylecide, a multipurpose anti-fungal shampoo that aids in preventing ringworm and other skin infections.