Ringworm, medically known as dermatophytosis or tinea, is a fungal infection that can affect the skin, hair, and nails despite its name having nothing to do with worms. It typically produces a red, itchy, scaly rash that often forms a ring-like pattern, and hair loss can occur in an affected area. Symptoms generally begin four to fourteen days after exposure, and the specific type of ringworm is usually named for the part of the body it affects.
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ICD-10 ChapterI: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Causative Agent
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also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, that may affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposu
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3. Dermatophytosis (Wikipedia)
Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails.View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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