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Prevention of Ringworm

If you think your pet has ringworm, take it to the vet.

If any member of the household or a pet has ringworm, check the other family members for signs of infection.

Do not share towels, clothing or bedding with anyone who has ringworm, and try to avoid physical contact with the infected area.

If you have ringworm, avoid spreading it to other areas of your body (and to other people) by touching the area as little as possible, and washing your hands afterwards. Getting treatment early on will also help to prevent the infection from spreading. Avoid washing the area too often or scrubbing it, because this may break the skin and make it more open to further infection.

Once treatment has begun, there is no need for children with ringworm to be excluded from school.

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