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Will bactroban (mupirocin) work on ringworm?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: No, bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibacterial, and ringworm is caused by fungus.

Answered 7/10/2017

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