Is amoxicillin used to treat a ringworm?
Question posted by la1027 on 21 Sep 2015
Last updated on 15 December 2015 by coloresue
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coloresue
15 Dec 2015
No, amoxicillin kills bacteria. Ringworm is a fungal infection. Antifungals can be found over the counter at your local drugstore.
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