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WorksheetsRingworm Review
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of these words is another name for Ringworm?
Trichophyton
Clotrimazole
Dermatophilosis
Tinea
Ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin.
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false
Ringworm, is a fungal infection on the top layer of the skin.
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false
Ringworm typically results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash.
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false
Ringworm usually appears on the scalp only.
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false
Ringworm infects about 20% of the world population.
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false
It is called Ringworm because there is a worm under the skin causing you to itch.
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false
It is called Ringworm because of the appearance of the rash looking like a worm.
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false
Jock itch is a type of Ringworm.
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false
Jock itch is more common in what groups?
men
women
adolescent men
adolescent women
Jock itch infects the groin area and the inner thighs.
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false
Athletes foot is is another form of Ringworm.
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false
Ringworm is what kind of infection.
bacterial
viral
fungal
The source of ringworm is infected soil.
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false
Humans , cats , and dogs can get ringworm.
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false
An infected person with ringworm can spread to objects for others to receive the infection.
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false
You can get ringworm from infected pet by making contact with that pet.
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false
Children are the leading source of spreading Ringworm through the sharing of items like toys.
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false
Hair loss is not a symptom of Ringworm.
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false
Ringworm can be painful if on the scalp.
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false
A symptom of ringworm is itchiness in the groin area.
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false
Symptoms of ringworm can worsen if you do which of the following?
run
walk
wear tight clothes
sit
wear loose clothes
A hairless patch of skin on a dog is symptom of ringworm.
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false
A weak immune system is a reason you could get ringworm.
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false
It is more popular to attain ringworm where?
cool damp areas
warm, humid climate
There is no cure for Ringworm.
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false
Prevention of ringworm is by keeping the skin dry, not walking barefoot in public, and not sharing personal items.
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false
What is the treatment for ringworm?
anti fungal cream
anti fungal pills
both
Public showers is a high risk area that you can attain ringworm.
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false
People that are obese are a high risk group area that you can attain ringworm.
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false
Wrestlers is not a group that normally get ringworm.
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false
People who excessively sweat have a higher chance of attaining ringworm.
true
false
