Can a child have strep throat and ringworm at the same time


Yes it is possible .We use the term ringworm or tinea when referring to several types of contagious fungal infections of the top layer of the skin and scalp, as well as the nails. We call it ringworm because the itchy, red rash has a ring-like appearance.


24 responses to “Can a child have strep throat and ringworm at the same time”

  1. Perhaps this will put a damper on those who advocate against the use of antibiotics for strep throat.

  2. My sister, she woke up with a soar throat & says her eyes are heavy. She just recently spent the night at my cousin house on sunday, and they had just got over strep throat. Is it possible she could have it. How long can a person carry strep throat without it really effecting them?

  3. I am pretty sure I have strep throat. I have a lump the size of a watermelon in my lymph nodes and I keep running a fever. I sleep an obscene amount and feel like total crap. Any suggestions on what I can do to feel better?

  4. I think the answer is yes, they can have both at the same time. I’ve done a little research on this and studies show that the body’s immune system is able to fight off up to four different viruses at one time with out shutting down organs. Once you become severely infected, it becomes a medical emergency and you MUST go to the hospital.

  5. A positive throat culture or RADT in association with symptoms establishes a positive diagnosis in those in which the diagnosis is in doubt.[9] Asymptomatic individuals should not be routinely tested with a throat culture or RADT because a certain percentage of the population persistently “carries” the streptococcal bacteria in their throat without any harmful results

  6. Ringworm is a fungus, what it has to do with throat issues? I do think that both of them can accure at the same time. Drink more tea 🙂

  7. Children have low immunity and that’s why they can catch various deseases at the same time. To be a good parent you need to pay serious attention to any health problem of your child.

  8. Perhaps this will put a damper on those who advocate against the use of antibiotics for strep throat.

  9. It is possible for children to get strep throat and ringworm at the same time. If you notice that your kid hasn’t gotten any better after the third of fourth day then I strongly recommend that you should take him or her to the doctors’ office immediately. You will never know what kind of sickness you child has so that is why seeing a doctor is a good choice.

  10. Do you know of any organic tea that is supposed to help with bronchitis?

  11. strep and ringworm at the same time, I was searching for some info on the same topic, thanks.

  12. It is a good for the child see the ring worm in the body they are give the many significance in the body and mainly effect on the stomach and liver part of the child. and other way is stool test/blood culture for the ting worm.

  13. Anybody can get strep throat, but it’s most common in school-age kids and teens. These infections occur most often during the school year when big groups of kids and teens are in close quarters.

  14. the ring worm in the body they are give the many significance in the body and mainly effect on the stomach and liver part of the child. and other way is stool test/blood

  15. ring worm in the body they are give the many significance in the body and mainly effect on the stomach and liver part of the child. and other way is stool test/blood It is a good for the child see the ring worm in the body they are give the many significance in the body and mainly effect on the stomach and liver part of the child. and other way is stool

  16. What’s the common cause for ringworms? Because sometimes I have it and I don’t know where it came from. Is it because of the water we used for taking a bath?

  17. for the child see the ring worm in the body they are give the many significance in the body and mainly effect on the stomach and liver part of the child. and other way is stool

  18. My child have that. But first of all you should take your kid to the Doctor because if you don’t, then it could get worse.

  19. If that is the case, the child is in great danger. They should be remedied immediately

  20. We use the term ringworm or tinea when referring to several types of contagious fungal infections of the top layer of the skin and scalp, as well as the nails. We call it ringworm because the itchy, red rash has a ring-like appearance.

  21. Nice post. In children with low immunity, and that is why it can take several diseases at the same time. To be a good parent should pay serious attention to any child’s health problem.

  22. Many childhood diseases have viral or bacterial causes and include a rash of some type. As additional vaccines become available, these diseases become less of a threat to your child’s long-term health.

  23. I am pretty sure I have strep throat. I have a lump the size of a watermelon in my lymph nodes and I keep running a fever. I sleep an obscene amount and feel like total crap. Any suggestions on what I can do to feel better?

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