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Ringworm on upper arm, topical antifungal treatment in progress. i am washing her clothes, towels, sheets daily - we have no pets. do i also need to specially clean the floors, upholstered couches/chairs, and all their toys?

Q: ringworm on upper arm, topical antifungal treatment in progress. i am washing her clothes, towels, sheets daily - we have no pets. do i also need to specially clean the floors, upholstered couches/chairs, and all their toys?

: I think you have done more than enough.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I think you have done more than enough.

Answered 5/6/2021

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A member asked:

Ringworm on upper arm, topical antifungal treatment in progress. i am washing her clothes, towels, sheets daily - we have no pets. do i also need to specially clean the floors, upholstered couches/chairs, and all their toys?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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