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    10 things...  Nov 29, 2008
    And finally, fungi have given us athlete's foot, thrush and ringworm - and our houses dry rot. Perhaps less to be thankful for in these cases. (BBC News -- UK)

    Diagnosis on the go: CVS offers new MinuteClinic  Nov 29, 2008
    The clinics treat illnesses like bronchitis, strep throat, poison ivy, ringworm, cold sores, shingles and minor skin infections. You can go in for a flu shot and have a wart removed before picking up some chocolate and a birthday card. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    Public Health: Do horses celebrate Thanksgiving?  Nov 29, 2008
    According to the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. (NASPHV), Infectious disease outbreaks reported during the previous decade have been caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7, Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Coxiella burnetii, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, ringworm, and other pathogens. Such incidents have substantial medical, public health, legal, and economic effects. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)

    Leprosy still present in U.S.  Nov 11, 2008
    Therefore, many physicians mistake the skin lesions of leprosy for a fungus or ringworm and treat it with a topical cream. And, because leprosy is a slow-progressing disease, it can take months, if not longer, before the doctor or the patient realizes that the treatment isn't working -- giving the disease enough time to start destroying the nervous system. (Xinhuanet, China)

    How to Tell if a Dog Has Skin Paras...  Nov 9, 2008
    Smaller, more localized patches of skin redness and inflammation can be associated with sores that have become seriously infected and with fungal infections like Ringworm. Canine Skin Parasite Symptom 5: Hair Loss, Thin Fur, Dull Fur and Coarse Fur. (Suite101.com)

    Forgotten, but not gone: Leprosy still present in the US  Nov 8, 2008
    " Although researchers do not clearly understand how leprosy is transmitted, they do know that it is a slow, chronic disease that attacks the peripheral nervous system and motor skills often leading to disability and disfigurement. According to the NHDP, the onset of infection and symptoms can take three to 10 years, making it difficult for researchers to find the origin of where or how people acquire the disease. As the disease progresses, patients lose their sense of touch in their fingers and... (EurekAlert!)

    Skin needs extra protection in the gym  Nov 5, 2008
    Shared yoga mats and dirty towels are breeding grounds for ringworm -- red, scaly rings on the surface of the skin. If your gym shoes are too tight, you could contract a nail infection, Dr. Aftergut says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Rescued dogs find new home  Nov 4, 2008
    Riverside Animal Hospital employees say the dogs illnesses included parvo, kennel cough, ringworm, mange, eye infections and giardia, and that a couple dogs were so sick they had to be euthanized. According to WSDA spokesman Jason Kelly, the department can account for 71 of the 81 dogs present at investigators initial visit. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Topical treatment for cold sores achieves efficacy of oral drugs; represents paradigm shift  Oct 29, 2008
    NanoBio is currently testing its pipeline of topical products against a wide range of skin infections including onychomycosis (nail fungus), tinea capititis (ringworm) and acne. . (EurekAlert!)

    102 Pit Bulls Seized In Dogfighting Raid Killed  Oct 22, 2008
    Ed Obrero at Animal Care and Control told Channel 4 that several of the dogs from the raid had ringworm, a contagious fungus that's very expensive to treat. He said most had injuries from dogfighting and showed aggression toward other dogs. (News4Jax.com, FL)

    114 dogs seized on Northside  Oct 19, 2008
    Obrero said the dogs looked mostly well-fed and most didn't act aggressive, but many of the animals had untreated cases of fungus or ringworm. Others had injuries ranging from surface cuts to gouges around the muzzle caused by bites and scratches. (Florida Times-Union)

    Canine rescue effort turns into a lengthy and 'challenging' ordeal  Oct 11, 2008
    Wednesday, a veterinary technician at Riverside said her office was seeing dogs with parvo, respiratory infections, ringworm, mange, eye infections and giardia. A couple of dogs had to be euthanized because of their illnesses, she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Exotic pets pose health risks  Oct 8, 2008
    Hedgehogs, whose popularity has exploded since they arrived on the pet scene about 15 years ago, can spread rabies and ringworm. Macaque monkey bites can give you hepatitis B.. (Globe and Mail)

    Puppy mill - almost 60 animals seized  Sep 23, 2008
    The dogs a majority of which had ringworms, parvovirus and worms now are receiving treatment but are not out of the woods yet ... Many of the dogs had ringworm, matted fur and parvovirus, Schmidt said after their removal in June. (Pet-Abuse.com)

    SafeHaven seeks homes for seized pets  Sep 7, 2008
    Several of the cats are being treated for ringworm. All of the cats range in age from six weeks to 7 years. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Bobcats not on Huskies’ schedule  Aug 26, 2008
    Much-ballyhooed incoming freshman Nate Miles is currently battling a bout with ringworm. Calhoun s quote of the day, on another incoming freshman, McDonald s All-America point guard Kemba Walker: I told Kemba, being a McDonald s All-American won t even get him a free sandwich at McDonald s. It s not going to get him anything here. (New Haven Register, CT)

    Causes for Itchy, Flaky Skin in Dog...  Aug 25, 2008
    Ringworm is another example of a fungal infection that can affect the skin. Unfortunately, these micro-organisms can not only spread around the dog s body, but they can also spread to other pets and even human family members. (Suite101.com)

    Whats Going Around, Second Week in August  Aug 14, 2008
    And in Rochester, Dr. Margaret Colpoys is seeing kids with viral sore throats, ringworm, rashes and pinkeye. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Pool closed as precautionary measure, reopened after chlorination, testing  Aug 6, 2008
    Wendell said "everything is fine" at the pool, but added there were rumors of people being sickened by ringworm and E. coli following the temporary closing. He said the rumors are not true and ringworm and E. coli are controlled by normal amounts of chlorine. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Hair Loss In Children  Jul 30, 2008
    Ringworm is a fungus that invades the hair shaft, weakening it, and causing it to break off ... Although ringworm isn't life-threatening, it definitely is contagious if not treated. (Suite101.com)

    More to kids' summer skin care than sunscreen  Jul 13, 2008
    Swimming: Wet skin doesn't have as strong a barrier as dry skin, so kids become more susceptible to funguses and viruses, especially warts, ringworm and athlete's foot, warns Drucker. "They're not usually bad things, but you want to recognize them and maybe wear flip-flops or disinfect your feet when you get back to the car," she says. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Skin cancer: From beach baby to sun block angel  Jun 13, 2008
    Gulledge said he believes the cause of his skin cancer dates back to his childhood when he had ringworm in his scalp and received radiation treatments to cure it. They couldn t get rid of it without giving me radiation treatment, he said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    P&G, Barrier Therapeutics team on Rx dermatitis kit  May 22, 2008
    Xolegel is used to treat skin problems and fungal infections like ringworm and athlete's foot. Head & Shoulders is a dandruff shampoo sold in retail outlets. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Bitter orange SRMs: Tools for product analysis/quality  May 17, 2008
    Users also apply it to skin for fungal infections such as ringworm and athletes foot. Bitter orange has been used as a substitute for ephedra, a dietary supplement for weight loss now banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (EurekAlert!)

    High food, fuel costs could mean higher school lunch prices  Apr 22, 2008
    " Momma dun like george bush, she says he makes her get out an work, instead of collecting free welfares muney like we used to. My momma says george bush is da reason we got the crabs and ringworm last month because we cant ufford to take them baths anymore. ". grant wrote on Apr 22, 2008 6:15 AM:" This is all part of the MIDDLE CLASS SQUEEZE started in 2001 thanks to the supreme court and the republicans ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

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    'The purpose of Day of No Shoes is to bare our soles for their souls.'  Apr 10, 2008
    Without proper footwear, these children are susceptible to certain foot-borne diseases like ringworm and may be kept from school because of uniform issues. "The purpose of 'Day of No Shoes' is to 'bare our soles for their souls,'" said sophomore general studies major Laura Berry, a committee member. (The Battalion, TX)

    Hair-loss handbook  Apr 9, 2008
    v Ringworm, a fungal infection. CONTINUED 1. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)

    Namibia: UN Calls for Flood Relief  Mar 24, 2008
    In the Caprivi administrative region, locals have reported a jump in the number of reported skin disorders and in other diseases, such as chicken pox, conjunctivitis, ringworm and respiratory tract infections. UNICEF said it was working with other UN agencies and with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist the Namibian authorities to provide locals with emergency food assistance, temporary shelter, sanitation and other basic services. (allAfrica.com)

    Lonely Flathead liberals share views over brews (942)  Mar 10, 2008
    Or perhaps Laughing Liberally is more your style, a left-of-center comedy-club outing where Bush's veto of children's health care is known as No Child Left Without Ringworm. Their DVD is called Bringing Down the House and Senate, and like the beer lovers, their goal is saving democracy one laugh at a time. (Missoulian, MT)

    Semantics Can Shatter Your Image  Mar 1, 2008
    She recently canceled our meeting, explaining that her kids had play dates, her husband was undergoing a root canal, the cat needed declawing and her niece had ringworm. In business, too much information can be dangerous. (Entrepreneur)

    Wrestling team gets aggressive in fighting nasty staph infection  Feb 11, 2008
    The sport always has had to deal with problems such as ringworm, impetigo, herpes gladitorum and other skin conditions ... "Ringworm, while it's kind of gross and not something you want to have happen, it's not going to cause someone to potentially die. Just the severity of MRSA makes things a little more intense in dealing with it.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Lamisil pill linked to liver deaths: TGA  Feb 4, 2008
    The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning about serious adverse side effects reported with oral Lamisil, a pill formulation for ringworm and nail fungal problems. The medication is commonly prescribed to people who do not respond to topical fungal creams, but the regulator's Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee (ADRAC) warns it can cause liver failure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    How To Avoid Gym Germs  Feb 3, 2008
    Experts warn that if you're using a shared yoga mat, for example, you could be at risk for ringworm, which causes red, scaly rings on the skin's surface. Coming into contact with sweat left behind on a machine could lead to a staph infection, usually manifesting in the form of pimples or boils. (Forbes)

    Encinitas boy dies, Fallbrook coach recovering, as two cases of drug-resistant Staph shake schools  Jan 29, 2008
    Leon, the Vista wrestling club leader, said infections are always a concern at meets, and that ringworm is the most common. "Most of the high schools now are not looking at it just in terms of wrestling - it's all the sports," said Leon. (North County Times)

    Wolfowitz Returns to US Government as Adviser  Jan 26, 2008
    Perhaps more like parasites, like ringworm, you just never know. He pushed for a war where better people than he ll ever be died, and he himself has never anything higher than his own self interest. (New York Times)

    Dogs in South escape death thanks to friends in other regions  Jan 20, 2008
    "That's great until someone gets sick or a disease like distemper, rabies or ringworm is brought into a community," she said. "Then the response will be a legislative one that could jeopardize the legitimate programs.". (Concord Monitor)

    Support group, lunch event assist women with hair loss  Jan 13, 2008
    Hair styling chemicals, when they are overused or misused, and scalp infections like ringworm can also lead to hair loss. But in these cases, the loss is usually temporary. (North County Times)

    ST. TAMMANY NOTES  Jan 11, 2008
    However, wrestlers are dealing with a bout of ringworm, which has prompted several new precautions ... He said he wouldn't be thrilled if ringworm kept his wrestlers out of this weekend's Lee High Tournament, but he doesn't want a senior to be denied the chance to wrestle in the state tournament in February because of the condition. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Your Health: A spoonful of honey is good medicine  Jan 11, 2008
    While honey s antibiotic properties help promote faster wound healing, its antifungal properties can provide relief for many common skin conditions, including ringworm, athlete s foot and yeast infections. As a fungus-fighter, honey appears to be comparable to many over-the-counter antifungal preparations. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Stray Cat Brings Disease To Family  Dec 14, 2007
    Veterinarian Says Cat Had Form Of Ringworm ... A veterinarian informed the Dixons that the cat had microsporum gypsum, a form of ringworm. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Keeping a killer at bay  Dec 9, 2007
    If a CCHS wrestler has any type of infection like ringworm it s smothered in gauze and wrapped up underneath a long-sleeved shirt that must be worn in such cases. Additionally, every wrestler is checked for such infections at weigh-ins before tournaments. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Dead boy's carers had more children  Dec 3, 2007
    On September 1, the child had been presented to a doctor with severe head lice, sores and ringworm. The wife also had a one-year-old son, who had been apparently reported to DOCS by police at the age of six weeks when her husband allegedly assaulted her. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Staying ahead of staph  Nov 30, 2007
    No one has died from ringworm or athlete s foot, but they can die from this. Thorpe recently sent a letter to all teachers and coaches who use the high school s wrestling room. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    MRSA: More Common, Curable, And Easily Prevented Than You Think  Nov 18, 2007
    Ringworm, scabies, chicken pox. It's all over the place with children. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)

    School grapples with MRSA  Nov 17, 2007
    The team also mops its mats everyday with Kenclean Plus, a disinfectant that claims to kill MRSA, ringworm, staph, hepatitis B, and herpes simplex, among others ... We re not doctors, but you ve got to know, That s impetigo or That s ringworm. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)

    Grappling with staph  Nov 4, 2007
    For years, wrestlers and their coaches have worked hard to prevent the spread of ringworm and various skin infections. They disinfect mats daily. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Charting classroom ickies  Oct 22, 2007
    " Aside from the mounds of paperwork - immunization record audits to individual charting for medically fragile students - there are spines to check for scoliosis, annual hearing, vision and dental checks for some grade levels as well as unexpected "outbreaks" to monitor. This season's few weather changes have already netted the usual round of allergy flare-ups and sniffles commonly passed from one child to the next. The beginning of the school year generally is light, save for the younger... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    'Flowers for Bibles'  Oct 19, 2007
    The team saw approximately 500 patients with medical conditions ranging from malaria, typhoid fever, syphilis, intestinal parasites, HIV, meningitis, tuberculosis, ringworm and burns. Due to the number of people arriving at the clinics, the group was unable to serve all patients but left medicine and supplies with the village doctors, pastors and educators, Zeigler said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Wash your hands,  Oct 19, 2007
    Roanetta Rodgers, Infection Control Practitioner and MRMC Chief Quality Officer, quickly educated the attendees on the differences between Bacteria, which can be treated with antibiotics; Viruses, which are not killed by antibiotics - but there are vaccines available to prevent some viruses; Fungi, which may show up as ringworm or athlete's foot, and Parasites, we know as lice, tapeworms, mites or scabies - transmitted by contact. All of the above excel if there are increased health risk factors... (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)

    Your Turn: Shelter isn't fancy, but the love is unconditional  Oct 14, 2007
    In 2007 ringworm infected some of the cats and dogs ... Helena area veterinarians reported ringworm in other domestic animals and horses. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

    Edgewood Planning Panel OKs Subdivision Plat  Oct 6, 2007
    Murphy added that some of those animals were not house-trained and others had diseases like ringworm. "Staff would appreciate your approval," Mahalick urged the commission. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)

    * Women's hair loss: Getting to the root of the problem  Oct 2, 2007
    Infections such as ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss ... Ringworm, a fungal infection, can usually be treated with a topical or oral antifungal medication. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    FDA Approves Child-Friendly Ringworm Drug  Sep 30, 2007
    Help is at hand for children who have ringworm infection and who refuse to pop a pill. The Food and Drug Administration has recently approved a new version of a ringworm drug that is designed for children four years old and up ... It is specifically approved to treat tinea capitis or ringworm, a scalp fungus that typically affects children. (MedIndia)

    Adopted kitten may die for want of surgery  Sep 26, 2007
    After being examined by a local veterinarian and given a clean bill of health for the usual suspects - ringworm, fleas, ticks, feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus - Tiger spent the next four weeks in foster care until he was ready to be adopted. That big day came about a month ago, when Tiger was taken in by a city family who quickly became enamored 0f the little furball's playful antics and loud purring. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    Family: Cat shot with arrow will survive  Sep 12, 2007
    wrote on Sep 11, 2007 6:22 PM:" the humane society kills cats and dogs every day. they also killed more of Michael Vick's dogs than Michael Vick. people used to shoot farrel cats all the time. now people put leave their inheritance to their... whatever that thing is in their purse. people are judging whoever shot the cat, but the reality stray cats live lives of disease and starvation, and if they do make it to an animal shelter, they're almost always distroyed. this person probably wanted to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    NGO catering for Adaklu Anyigbe orphans  Sep 11, 2007
    Most of the children were suffering from teeth decay, ringworm and other skin diseases and the NGO would also intensify efforts to rid the children of these diseases. Pastor Gideon Gogo, Director of the Ghana branch of the WMOF, disclosed this to GNA when he led a team of medical personnel to offer a one-day free medical care for the orphans at Adaklu-Have in the district at the weekend. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Keeping healthy: Parents should be on lookout for health issues with start of school  Sep 11, 2007
    Like lice, pink eye, flu, colds and ringworm also are caused by contact with either a person or an object the person has touched. That is why handwashing is so important, according to Wilson. (Cadillac News, MI)

    In-store health clinics take off  Aug 27, 2007
    Skin conditions such as cold sores, sunburns, poison ivy and ringworm. Vaccinations: Flu, Hepatitis A and B, polio, meningitis, pneumonia. (DetNews.com)

    Miracle salve only a memory today  Aug 26, 2007
    As a boy, Gary once had ringworm on his left wrist. His grandfather poured kerosene on that wrist and bandaged it twice a day. (Scranton Times, PA)

    How To Guide for Cats  Aug 25, 2007
    - What is ringworm and how is it treated by veterinarians and natural therapists. Are home remedies safe or effective. (Suite101.com)

    Get Well Soon!  Aug 21, 2007
    But for mono, or ringworm, or cold sores, a quick stop at the discount store could be just the right cure. . (FastCompany)

    Miller Park Lake weathered racism, pollution  Aug 19, 2007
    With ongoing concerns by the state, and complaints by swimmers of ringworm, conjunctivitis and dermatitis, the city finally closed the beaches in August 1953. The lake remained off-limits to swimmers for nearly four years. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Eagle Scout project to benefit shelter cats  Aug 18, 2007
    They don t have any space for them right now and sometimes they have ringworm or some other diseases, said Powell. The Charles City High School senior is the son of Alan and Linda Powell. (Charles City Press, IO)

    ASK DR. MICHAEL FOX  Aug 12, 2007
    DEAR DR. FOX: My 3-year-old cat is constantly fighting ringworm. The vet says it's in the soil, but my cat doesn't go outside. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Kitten rescued after someone hung it with wire noose  Jul 27, 2007
    Distemper, a typically fatal viral disease, spread throughout the cat population in her home and, she was also faced with a ringworm epidemic. By grouping with other concerned citizens she started an unofficial grassroots effort to bring an animal shelter to Lafourche Parish, a dream that was realized in March of this year. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Feline Health Terminology  Jun 20, 2007
    Fungus Growth that can act like a parasite (ringworm, for example). G. (Suite101.com)

    Natural attractions abound in montane Ciwidey  Jun 15, 2007
    "It is said the water here can heal rashes, even eczema and ringworm," said Gunadi, who came from north Bandung along with his wife and his daughter. To visit Kawah Putih, make sure that you get there before 10 a.m., because a mist descends in late morning, especially during the rainy season. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Biosecurity Should Be Priority For Show Animals  Jun 8, 2007
    Show lamb fungus continues its infectious nature getting a hold of many show lambs sometime during the show season, and ringworm creeps up on cattle every year ... Contaminated clippers can harbor ringworm and club lamb fungus, and is easily spread through sharing clippers. (Agri-View, WI)

    YMCA ChildWatch ready for workout 06-07-2007  Jun 8, 2007
    Sick children, including those with communicable diseases such as fever, chicken pox, pink eye, head lice, ringworm or strep throat, will not be allowed in the ChildWatch room. If a child is in distress or crying for more than 10 minutes, the parent will be asked to pick up the child. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)

    It's 'Kitty season'Liberty Animal Shelter seeks donated items for abandoned cats  Jun 3, 2007
    Kittens brought to the Liberty Animal Shelter are first placed in an isolation room with limited space where they are treated for illnesses such as ringworm and upper respiratory infections that compromise their immune system and could lead to death. Once they are out of the isolation room, they are then placed in cages in the section of the shelter known as the "cattery." But there is only space for up to 50 cats. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)

    The essence of Olde England  May 27, 2007
    Diaries in this pre-antibiotics era, amply quoted here, are full of laments about eczema, impetigo, eyebrow dandruff, scabies, chilblains, boils, and ringworm. It was an itchy, itchy world. (Boston Globe)

    Trevino to add merriment  Apr 19, 2007
    He'll explain about an allergy to cotton, then tell you what happens: "It just looks like I got ringworm. Have you ever had ringworm?" the man from the Florida Panhandle asked reporters Monday after his stunning win in the Verizon Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C. "Ringworms. It's like little pus pockets pop up on your skin. It itches, I can tell you that. Bad case of poison ivy is what it's like." I trust everyone was thrilled by the graphic details. Fairway news: The European PGA confirms the 2010... (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Ringworm outbreak hinders shelter  Apr 18, 2007
    A ringworm outbreak is forcing the Lewis and Clark Humane Society to temporarily restrict access to its Custer Avenue building, and halt adoptions until at least May 1 ... Ringworm is a fungus infection that has nothing to do with worms ... Laurel Riek with the Lewis and Clark County Health Department said ringworm can be spread from direct contact with an infected person or animal, as well as by indirect contact with an object or surface touched by an infected person or animal. (Helena Independent Record)

    School Board looks at construction plans  Apr 13, 2007
    That move led to wrestlers, for the first time since Bunker Hill, having issues with infectious diseases such as ringworm and staph infections, the letter to the supervisors stated. "We can with your help give these kids a clean and safe place to practice without waiting 2-5 years," the letter stated. (Bedford Bulletin, VA)

    Llama neglect  Apr 12, 2007
    "With all that fiber, they may look fat ... but underneath could be parasites, lice and ringworm.". But Jeannie Cox, who lives adjacent to the pasture, said Smith comes to check on the animals frequently, bringing buckets of water and occasionally camping overnight with the herd. (Pet-Abuse.com)

    J&J recalls drug after glass found in bottle  Apr 11, 2007
    NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Johnson & Johnson unit said on Tuesday it is recalling liquid versions of a prescription medicine used to treat ringworm and other fungal infections after two reports of glass fragments found in bottles. Ortho Dermatological, a division of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, is conducting the recall of griseofulvin oral suspension, or Grifulvin V, in cooperation with U.S. regulators and is sending recall letters to wholesalers and pharmacies nationwide. (Scientific American)

    Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Grifulvin V®/Griseofulvin Oral Suspension  Apr 11, 2007
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- RARITAN, NJ, April 10, 2007 Glass bottles of griseofulvin oral suspension (liquid) [GRIFULVIN V], microsize 125 mg/5mL, a prescription medicine used to treat ringworm and other fungal infections, are being voluntarily recalled as a precaution from wholesalers and retail pharmacies nationwide. The voluntary recall is a precaution based on two reports of glass fragments found in bottles of the liquid formulation. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Animal shelter neglect, 215 cats, dogs, more  Apr 6, 2007
    Western Wisconsin authorities shut down an animal shelter in River Falls on Sept 26 after some of the 215 cats, dogs, rabbits and a ferret that were jammed into the facility -- designed to hold 50 to 70 animals -- were found to have ringworm and other diseases ... "We have a terrible sanitary climate. We have zoonotic ringworm present and feline herpes complex within the population of animals.". (Pet-Abuse.com)

    Connect With Kids  Mar 29, 2007
    But many parents are still unfamiliar with the disease, Ringworm, and its symptoms. . (The Daily Reflector)

    Home Remedies for Ringworm in Cats  Mar 21, 2007
    What is ringworm and how is it treated by veterinarians and natural therapists ... Ringworm is not a worm at all but a fungus ... It is called ringworm because it leaves a little circular mark on the skin that looks somewhat like a worm trail. (Suite101.com)

    Herbs & Botanicals for Baldness  Mar 21, 2007
    For example, if a fungal infection like ringworm is the culprit, anti-fungal medications will often destroy the underlying infection and give the scalp a chance to heal on its own. And for androgenetic alopecia, or the type of baldness directly tied to your unique genetics, herbal medicine may have at least some of the answers. (Suite101.com)

    Wrestlers cleared of herpes suspicions  Feb 6, 2007
    Two wrestlers were held out of this past weekend's Southwest Conference meet - one for ringworm, the other for a patch of dry skin. Other injuries reduced Valentine's roster for the meet to four wrestlers. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Housing Update -- Roaming cats pose hazard to pets, residents  Feb 3, 2007
    Ringworm can also be transmitted from cats to humans, merely through contact. One way to curb a cat's urge to roam is to have the animal spayed or neutered. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)

    Herpes outbreak hampers Minnesota H.S. wrestling  Jan 31, 2007
    But in the past, when a few of his wrestlers came down with ringworm, his team was suspended from practice and competition as a precaution. Infected wrestlers have to sit out matches and get cleared by doctors before they can resume wrestling, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)

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