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My daughter has ringworm on her ankle being treated with ointment,what is the best way 2 keep it from spreading to rest of family?any way 2 prevent it
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Avoid direct contact: Ring worm is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. it is contracted from direct contact from either an infection or from soil that the organisms are in. just avoid direct contact and keep any skin that may have been in contact clean with soap and water.
Answered 3/24/2016
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