Guide To The Causes, Risk Factors, And Transmission Of Ringworm

Soil To Human

Most individuals contract ringworm from one of the previously discussed transmission methods. However, this condition can also spread from soil to humans. This can happen because some of the fungi responsible for this infection can live and infect soil. However, in order for humans to contract ringworm from the soil, they must have prolonged exposure to and contact with infected soil. In addition, many experts believe that the soil must also be highly contaminated, not just mildly, for transmission to occur. In most cases, animals will contract the infection from the soil and pass it on to humans instead.

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