What Is Ringworm?
6. Who’s At Risk
Pretty much anybody can catch ringworm at any time. However, some people are more likely to develop an infection than others. These include people that take part in physical contact sports, and also people that have an intimate relationship with another person that is at high risk.
People with pets are also more likely to catch ringworm, as well as people that work with cows. Those that tend to wear tight clothing are at a higher risk, as are people share clothing and other items with other people. Living in a warm climate also increases people’s risk, and the risk is also higher for people with a weakened immune system.
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