Ringworm
It is a fungal infection that is acquired through contact that can affect any part of the body. Also known as tinea. It is an internal condition whose symptoms manifest outwards. It is one of the most stubborn conditions among children. It is also common among people infected with HIV because of their weakened immunity. When this occurs, it affects their intestinal lining, affecting their nutrient absorption into the body. HIV patients, therefore, need to detox regularly to get rid of the fungus in their intestines.
Predisposing factors
- One is more likely to get infected if they:
- Live in a warm climate.
- Have close contact with an infected person or animal
- Share clothing, bedding, or towels with someone who has a fungal infection.
- Participate in sports that feature skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling
- Wear tight or restrictive clothing.
- Have a weak immune system.
Prevention
1. Avoid sharing personal items like clothing, towels, etc.
2. Avoid getting in contact with infected animals
3. Avoid wearing thick clothes in warm, humid weather over long periods of time.
4. Keep clean- disinfect areas touched by many people like in schools, child care centers etc.
Symptoms
- Red, itchy, or scaly patches, or raised areas of skin called plaques
- Patches that develop blisters or pustules
- Patches that may be redder on the outside edges or resemble a ring
- Patches with edges that are defined and raised
Causes
It is caused by 3 different fungi; Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton which can live in the soil for a long time in the form of spores and grow when there are the right conditions. The fungi can thrive in moist wet environments. It is spread by contact with infected humans or animals. In children, it is mainly spread through sharing of items that harbor the virus.
Plants
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