Exercising in the gym proved to be costly for 41-year-old Jamie Samnang, a resident of America, when she got a serious fungal infection called 'ringworm'. This infection not only disrupted her routine but she also had to face a lot of trouble.

Due to the growing awareness towards fitness, people nowadays spend hours sweating in the gym, but this habit can prove to be dangerous due to a little carelessness. Exercising in the gym proved to be costly for 41-year-old Jamie Samnang, a resident of America, when she got a serious fungal infection 'ringworm'. This infection not only spoiled her routine but she had to face a lot of trouble.

Jamie Samnang was a regular at the gym. One day, when she used the 'abs cruncher' machine, she thought she was bitten by a mosquito. But a few days later, she developed red pimples on her arms that were filled with pus. When the itching and burning became unbearable, she consulted a doctor. Investigations revealed that she was suffering from an infection called ringworm, a highly contagious fungal infection. Doctors say that the hot, sweat-soaked equipment in gyms is an ideal place for fungal infections to spread.

What are the symptoms of ringworm?

Ringworm is a fungal infection that appears as round, red, itchy patches on the skin. The main symptoms of this disease are:

* Round or ring-shaped red patches on the skin

*  Burning and intense itching

*  Pussy formation in the patches

*  Rough or scaly skin

If not treated timely, this infection can spread to other parts of the body as well.

How to prevent it?

*  Special precautions should be taken in the gym to avoid ringworm:

*  Sanitize the equipment before and after use.

*  Always wear full-sleeved clothes so that the skin does not come in direct contact with the equipment.

*  Change sweat-soaked clothes immediately and take care of cleanliness.

*  Contact a doctor immediately if symptoms of infection appear.

How is it treated?

Ringworm is usually treated with anti-fungal creams or gels. In severe cases, doctors also prescribe oral medicines. During the infection, it is necessary to wash personal items such as towels, clothes and bedding regularly so that the infection does not spread to others.

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