Staying Healthy in Child Care - National Health and Medical ...
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Responsibilities of parents<br />
Observe exclusion period. Commence appropriate treatment. Others <strong>in</strong> the family<br />
should be <strong>in</strong>spected for signs of <strong>in</strong>fection.<br />
Follow good h<strong>and</strong> wash<strong>in</strong>g techniques.<br />
Controll<strong>in</strong>g the spread of <strong>in</strong>fection<br />
Seek appropriate treatment early. Follow good h<strong>and</strong> wash<strong>in</strong>g techniques.<br />
Treatment<br />
The condition first needs to be diagnosed correctly. It is treated by apply<strong>in</strong>g or tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
anti-fungal medications. These may need to be used for a long time if the nails are<br />
<strong>in</strong>fected. Parents should seek medical advice.<br />
R<strong>in</strong>gworm <strong>in</strong> animals can be treated with anti-fungal preparations <strong>and</strong> tablets. These<br />
can be obta<strong>in</strong>ed from vets.<br />
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