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Agro Ecological Zone
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Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Central Highlands (Malwa), Gujarat Plain And Kathiawar Peninsula, Semi-Arid Eco- Region (5.3) , Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujrat Plains And Hills Region (XIII) ,Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) North Saurashtra (GJ-6) South Saurashtra (GJ-7)
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Practice ID
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DTP0010000003654
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Annotation ID
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GIAN/GAVL/2138
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Reference
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HBN database
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Disease
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Ringworm infestation
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Disease Description
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Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. Multiple areas can be affected at a given time.
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Management Practices
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Ringworm will usually heal itself without treatment, however this can take up to nine months. Topical treatment, application of the medication directly onto the lesion, is the usual procedure. Medication cannot penetrate the crusts, the crusts should be removed by scraping or brushing. They should be collected and burned to avoid contaminating the premises. Lesions should be treated at least twice, three to five days apart.
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