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Top 10 Ringworm Causes

Soil

In some rare cases, ringworm would be spread to your body by direct contact with infectious soil. This is most common in areas with damp and hot weather conditions, which are ideal for ringworm fungus to grow and thrive. Since fungus requires an extended period to transfer and infect your body, this cause often occurs to those people who often work with soil such as farmers, construction workers, or similar jobs. The only way to prevent this issue is to wear gloves and boots when working to prevent ringworm bacteria from infecting. [5]