A kid that wrestled on mat#5 in Ark City came down with ringworm the next day....Too early to gripe, but hygene is a must, especially with this many kids in one place.
The affected wrestler was likely exposed to the ringworm fungus several days prior to the Ark City Tournament.
Incubation Period for Ringworm Incubation Period For Ringworm
Tinea corporis: 4 - 10 days. Ringworm of The Body (tinea corporis)
Tinea capitis: 10 - 14 days. Scalp Ringworm (tinea capitis)
Tinea pedis and Tinea unguium: unknown?
New York State Department of Health How soon do symptoms appear?
The incubation period is unknown for most of these agents, however ringworm of the scalp is usually seen 10 to 14 days after contact and ringworm of the body is seen four to 10 days after initial contact.
