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For how long does ringworm live on surfaces?
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Months: Fungi can live on a surface for an extended amount of time but can be eliminated with a dilute clorox solution such as clorox anywhere.
Answered 3/11/2019
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It lives: It lives in dust and dirt. Grows on surface of skin.
Answered 12/10/2015
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