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A member asked:

Can ringworm infect inside penis/prostate?will it cause prostatitis/prostatitis like symptoms?penis head is warm, sensitive.or is it friction?help

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No: Cutaneous fungal infection such as ringworm will not cause prostatitis.

Answered 9/16/2017

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