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A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Â© A Dictionary of Nursing 2008, originally published by Oxford University Press 2008. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

ringworm (ring-werm) n. see tinea.

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	Ringworm a misunderstood skin infection.(Knight Ridder Newspapers) Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 9/12/2001; ; 700+ words ; When you hear the term ringworm, do you imagine microscopic worms...this disease is often confusing since ringworm is not caused by worms and, in pets...shows up as a circular skin problem. Ringworm can be a very persistent skin infection...
	Ringworm Of The Scalp Is A Major Problem. Newspaper article from: TB & Outbreaks Week; 9/18/2001; 700+ words ; ...called tinea capitis, also known as ringworm of the scalp - a fungal infection that...rise in the United States. In fact, ringworm accounts for over 90% of fungal infections...increased risk of infecting others. Ringworm of the scalp is not a worm; it is a...
	HIGH SCHOOLS; WRESTLING; Ringworm rules take some heat; Some Minnesota coaches are questioning how long their wrestlers have to sit out after getting a contagious skin infection.(SPORTS) Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 2/22/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...those checks when doctors found them with ringworm, a contagious skin infection caused...still are falling. Any wrestler with ringworm on his face must sit out seven days while...committee to reduce the treatment time for ringworm on the face from seven days to one...
	TREAT RINGWORM RIGHT AWAY, BEFORE IT SPREADS Newspaper article from: Roanoke Times & World News; 3/31/2002; ; 700+ words ; Q: The veterinarian said my kitten has ringworm and that I need to treat the skin on its head. I have not seen any worms so why is it called ringworm? And what exactly is it? Ringworm is a fairly common disease in cats caused by...
	RINGWORM IS A COMMON FUNGAL INFECTION IN CHILDREN Newspaper article from: Evansville Courier & Press; 2/19/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...type of fungal infection in children is ringworm, also known as tinea corporis. It...that I guess it has a pretty good name. Ringworm is caused by a dermatophyte, a moldlike...giving the rash a ringlike appearance. Ringworm is mildly contagious. Most commonly...
	Understanding ringworm: this skin disease can make your cat's life miserable--and yours, too, if you're not careful. Here's what you should know.(Health) Magazine article from: Cat Watch; 4/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...dermatophytosis, commonly referred to as ringworm, is a fungal infection that is frequently...weather. The salient clinical signs of ringworm include areas of hair loss, broken and...lesions, although Dr. Miller notes that ringworm not typically an "itchy" condition...
	Compensation for ringworm treatment Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post; 2/5/1995; ; 700+ words ; ...choice" for the skin disease known as ringworm. But that "treatment" is now haunting...for anyone who underwent radiation for ringworm and has since developed cancer. Obviously...only a few days after their arrival. Ringworm is a fungus that infects the skin, usually...
	RINGWORM IS A CONTAGIOUS FUNGUS Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 8/25/1992; 540 words ; ...who shares a hairbrush or a towel might be courting ringworm. Ringworm, known in medical circles as tinea, has nothing...personal hygiene items. In adults and teen-agers, ringworm usually appears on the body, nails or on the feet...
	Humans, cats can both get ringworm Newspaper article from: Charleston Daily Mail; 6/15/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Doctor, My vet diagnosed my two cats with ringworm, but I didn't understand how they...you tell me how they might have gotten ringworm and how I might prevent them from getting...Unfortunately, the problem is your cats' ringworm infection is zoonotic, meaning you can...
	Ringworm of the scalp--major health issue.(Brief Article) Magazine article from: AORN Journal; 11/1/2001; 700+ words ; ...highly contagious disease better known as ringworm of the scalp, according to an Aug 16...is increasing in the United States. Ringworm accounts for more than 90% of skin fungal...10 years of age in the United States. Ringworm of the scalp, contrary to its name...

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	KOH Test Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. ...produce an infection commonly known as ringworm, technically known as tinea. It can...diseases of the skin, including tinea or ringworm. KOH — The chemical formula...caused by a fungus and commonly known as ringworm.