Ringworm is rife in gyms and barbershops — but many people don’t realise they have it

The fungal infection spreads easily without proper hygiene practices.
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Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ringworm is often easy to spot with its characteristic red rings on the skin. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty Images ...
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9 Circular Rashes That Aren't Ringworm

A circular rash isn't always ringworm. While the bullseye circle rash is typical of ringworm, a fungal infection, the cause also can be an allergic reaction, skin disorder, or other type of skin ...
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How you can contract ringworm and who is most likely to get infected

You can get ringworm via contact with an infected person, contaminated soil, or an infected animal. You can also contract ringworm from contact with a contaminated object, such as shared gym equipment ...
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This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak

VD for Valentine’s Day? In case you needed a reason to stay celibate this weekend, there’s a sexually transmitted fungus making the rounds and leaving its mark. Experts say the public should be aware ...
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First case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm reported in the US

A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States. The case report, published Wednesday in JAMA Dermatology by doctors at NYU Langone ...
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First U.S. Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Found in New York City

A new sexually transmitted fungal infection has been detected for the first time in the U.S., health experts announced Wednesday. A study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology on Wednesday, ...
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First case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm reported in the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States. The case report ...