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Is ringworm contagious?

Ringworm occurs in people of all ages, but it is particularly common in children. Ringworm is contagious and can be passed from person to person by contact with infected skin areas or by sharing combs and brushes, other personal care items, or clothing. It is also possible become infected with ringworm after coming in contact with locker room or pool surfaces. The infection can also affect dogs and cats, and pets may transmit the infection to humans. It is common to have several areas of ringworm at once in different body areas.

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Comment from: Softball, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: February 18

I have itchy red skin that starts as blisters and ends up looking like ringworm and discolor my skin. The patches of red take a long time to go away. I'm also starting to have abdominal cramps and diarrhea and hope this is not attributed to a GI disorder.

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