Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do to prevent my child from getting ringworm again?

Ringworm is a fungal infection — not a worm, despite its name

Tinea or ringworm can be transferred by sharing items such as hair brushes or towels for drying hair and skin.

I thought ringworm was a thing of the past, but my 10-year-old son has developed it on his head. The doctor prescribed antifungal medication and we all used ketoconazole shampoo to prevent it from spreading. Can I do anything to ensure he doesn’t get it again?

Ringworm is found in people who work with large animals like cattle and horses,” a lecturer in college confidently told me, which surprised me, seeing as I had contracted it on my hand the previous year, having never worked with either animal.