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http://www.provincia.com.mx/04-09-2011/271748/
Spanish to English translation
IMSS registers more than 8 000 cases of ringworm in Chihuahua
Notimex / Province
Chihuahua, Chihuahua .- The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Chihuahua urged to exercise extreme caution to prevent fungal growth, as recorded in the year over 8 000 cases of ringworm.
Chihuahua IMSS delegation said that the neglect in hygiene can cause bodily fungi that produce from mild symptoms to severe inflammatory lesions, if not met on time and provide the care they require.
In a statement, said its specialists in epidemiology ringworm defined as a skin infection caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes.
He noted that the most common are those that affect the fingernails, English, plant and interdigital spaces of feet (athlete's foot), plus the scalp.
According to Social Security statistics, in the first half of this year in Chihuahua have registered 550 cases of 8 000 ringworm, with higher incidence in young people aged 25 to 44, with 375 thousand cases.
He noted that fungi thrive in warm, moist areas, and that factors that increase the risk of fungal infection are prolonged wetness of the skin (sweating), minor injuries, skin or nails and poor hygiene.
IMSS medical experts say the rash begins as a small area of dots and grains that are shaped ring with a raised border (you can look scaly) red and a lighter center.
This rash may occur in the arms, legs, face or other exposed body areas, causing itching.
For that reason, the IMSS recommends extreme caution in personal care, because the fungus can spread easily to others and to avoid the need to avoid direct contact with people affected by ringworm on the body.
It should also be careful in the personal use of towels, clothing in general and combs bed, furniture surfaces, shower floors or walls or anything that may be contaminated.
Also you should wash all the towels in hot soapy water, clean the sinks, bathtubs and bathroom floors after use, wear clean clothes every day and not sharing clothing or personal items.
If you have this infection, it is vital to see a doctor to receive proper treatment for ringworm infections are classified according to the affected body region.
Similarly, it is essential not to stop treatment prematurely described by the specialist, either topical or oral, to completely eradicate the infection.
Spanish to English translation
IMSS registers more than 8 000 cases of ringworm in Chihuahua
Notimex / Province
Chihuahua, Chihuahua .- The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), Chihuahua urged to exercise extreme caution to prevent fungal growth, as recorded in the year over 8 000 cases of ringworm.
Chihuahua IMSS delegation said that the neglect in hygiene can cause bodily fungi that produce from mild symptoms to severe inflammatory lesions, if not met on time and provide the care they require.
In a statement, said its specialists in epidemiology ringworm defined as a skin infection caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes.
He noted that the most common are those that affect the fingernails, English, plant and interdigital spaces of feet (athlete's foot), plus the scalp.
According to Social Security statistics, in the first half of this year in Chihuahua have registered 550 cases of 8 000 ringworm, with higher incidence in young people aged 25 to 44, with 375 thousand cases.
He noted that fungi thrive in warm, moist areas, and that factors that increase the risk of fungal infection are prolonged wetness of the skin (sweating), minor injuries, skin or nails and poor hygiene.
IMSS medical experts say the rash begins as a small area of dots and grains that are shaped ring with a raised border (you can look scaly) red and a lighter center.
This rash may occur in the arms, legs, face or other exposed body areas, causing itching.
For that reason, the IMSS recommends extreme caution in personal care, because the fungus can spread easily to others and to avoid the need to avoid direct contact with people affected by ringworm on the body.
It should also be careful in the personal use of towels, clothing in general and combs bed, furniture surfaces, shower floors or walls or anything that may be contaminated.
Also you should wash all the towels in hot soapy water, clean the sinks, bathtubs and bathroom floors after use, wear clean clothes every day and not sharing clothing or personal items.
If you have this infection, it is vital to see a doctor to receive proper treatment for ringworm infections are classified according to the affected body region.
Similarly, it is essential not to stop treatment prematurely described by the specialist, either topical or oral, to completely eradicate the infection.