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Chances of reinfection in toddler with ringworm? he presented with a lesion today, the dog was diagnosed 1 week ago. dog is being aggressively treated
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Treat again: I'm sorry your child and dog have ringworm! You can get re-infected with ringworm, and the new lesion will have to be treated with the same antifungal ointment. I am assuming that the ringworm is not on the scalp, which is a different treatment. The typical lesion is a circular lesion with raised edges. However, other rashes can mimic ringworm, so it's best to have the pediatrician check it out.
Answered 4/30/2015
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Yes: As long as you have skin, you can become a host to the tinea germs that thrive eating it.It can come from animals, the soil, or other people.It is a low risk problem in the overall scheme of life.
Answered 1/31/2017
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