Ringworm – A fungal infection that may affect the body ...
Ringworm – A fungal infection that may affect the body, feet, or scalp
Signs and symptoms –
• Skin
o Red, circular patches with raised edges and central clearing
o Cracking and peeling of skin between toes
o Genital area also known as “jock itch”
• Scalp
o Patchy areas of dandruff-like scaling with or without hair loss
o Redness(begins as small slightly raised spot) and scaling of scalp with broken hairs or patches of hair loss
Incubation/Contagious periods –
• Usually 10-14 days.
• Contagious while lesions present until under treatment.
Mode of transmission –
• Direct person to person contact by sharing combs, brushes, towels, clothing, or bedding
• Fungus infection spread by contact with infected humans, animals (dogs, cats, etc.), or indirectly by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects
• Infectious as long as the lesions are not treated
Control measures –
• Early treatment of infected people.
• Examination of siblings and other household contacts,
• Do not share combs, brushes, or hair ribbons.
• Cover skin lesions.
Responsibilities –
• School
o Ringworm of the scalp
▪ Report possible infection to school designated inspector (SDI). If SDI concurs with suspicion of ringworm of the scalp, call parent/guardian for immediate pick up. A copy of ringworm letter will be given to the parent/guardian to inform them of the need for medical evaluation and possible treatment.
▪ Isolate student in classroom until parent/guardian pick up.
▪ Review hand washing technique and clean affected items (classroom headphones etc.)
▪ When student returns to school, obtain documentation from the medical provider regarding clearance to return to class.
▪ Log students dismissed into Communicable Condition Log.
▪ A letter may be sent to classroom parents/guardian to inform of possible presence of ringworm.
o Ringworm of the body
▪ Report possible infection to SDI. If SDI concurs with suspicion of ringworm, send ringworm letter to parent/guardian informing them of needed treatment.
▪ Does not need to be excluded from school if lesion is covered.
▪ Review hand washing technique and clean affected items.
▪ Upon return to school next day, obtain note from parent/guardian regarding treatment implemented (if no note brought in refer to school nurse).
▪ Log students in Communicable Condition Log.
▪ May send ringworm letter to classroom parents/guardians.
• Parent/Guardian
o Ringworm of the scalp
▪ Pick up child immediately and seek necessary medical evaluation.
▪ Secure documentation from the medical provider regarding treatment plan and return to school clearance.
▪ Complete course of medication if indicated providing school with medication consent form if treatment required during school hours.
• Nurse
o Education of school personnel, parent/guardian, and student about ringworm, including its mode of transmission and means of prevention.
o Review Communicable Condition Log weekly providing follow up as indicated or requested.
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