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Can A Person Go To School With Ringworm Before Starting

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Posted on Mon, 20 May 2019
Question: Can a person go to school with ringworm before starting treatment
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, provided it is not very itchy which fungal infection usually is and if it doesn't interfere with your attention to what is being taught in classes. Moreover, fungal infection is not very contagious and is therefore not a risk to others in school.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Can A Person Go To School With Ringworm Before Starting

Brief Answer: Regarding fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, provided it is not very itchy which fungal infection usually is and if it doesn't interfere with your attention to what is being taught in classes. Moreover, fungal infection is not very contagious and is therefore not a risk to others in school. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.