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Can skin be affected by ringworm and staph in the same spot at the same time?
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Yes: It's not uncommon to see this. Both need to be treated when this happens.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Sure: You can have a simultaneous bacterial and fungal infection on skin.
Answered 5/8/2019
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