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1Tinea (Ringworm, Jock Itch, Athlete's Foot)
Jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm are all types of fungal skin infections known collectively as tinea. Most are easily preventable and treatable.
2Ringworm
Ringworm isn't a worm at all - it's the name for a type of fungal skin infection. The good news is that ringworm is easy to treat.
3Ringworm Instruction Sheet
Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin seen most often on the scalp, body, feet ("athlete's foot"), or groin ("jock itch").
4Fungal Infections
What do you think of when you hear the word fungus? Do you think of mushrooms? A mushroom is one type of fungus, but fungus is also a type of germ that lives on all of us.
5Skin, Hair, and Nails
Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies. Hair and nails are actually modified types of skin.
6Skin, Hair, and Nails
Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies. Hair and nails are actually modified types of skin.
7Infections That Pets Carry
Kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with pets. But it's important to know how to protect your family from infections carried by pets and other animals.
8Pets and Your Health
Like people, pets can carry infections - and some of these can be transmitted to people. Find out how you and your pet can stay infection free.
9Jock Itch
Jock itch is a pretty common fungal infection of the groin and upper thighs. It is generally easy to treat - and avoid - by following a few simple steps.
10Tiña
Si eres adolescente y contraes alguna infección en la piel, como la tiña o el pie de atleta, probablemente no te hará ninguna gracia.


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