your risk of getting ringworm is higher if: you come in contact with a person who has a fungal infection or with a carrier a person who has the fungi but does not have symptoms. you are susceptible to fungal infections or you have had a previous fungal infection. you have an impaired immune system due to a disease such as diabetes aids or cancer. you live in a warm damp climate. you wear tight-fitting clothes or you let your skin stay damp for long periods such as by staying in a wet bathing suit or sweaty workout clothes. you are a wrestler. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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