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How contagious is ringworm from dog?

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Can you get ringworm from your dog? Yes, ringworm is contagious to people and is caught through touching an infected dog. You cannot catch ringworm if your skin is unbroken, but if you have a scratch, graze, wound or suffer from a skin condition such as eczema, you may catch the infection. 12 сент. 2019 г.


How contagious is ringworm from dog to human?

Somehow the idea of contracting a parasite seems far worse than catching a virus or bacteria. If worms freak you out, there is good news—ringworm is not a worm, it is a fungus. The bad news is that ringworm is highly contagious and can spread from dogs to humans.

Can I touch my dog if he has ringworm?

Dogs with ringworm are contagious to humans. If your dog has been diagnosed, or if you suspect they may have ringworm, do not handle them and then directly touch your skin.

Can I touch my pet if I have ringworm?

Infection occurs from direct contact with skin or infected materials, such as towels, locker room surfaces, or bedding. If you, or your dog, contract ringworm, the good news is, that it is quite treatable, without complications, and you can take precautions to limit transmitting it between you and your pet.

Can I get ringworm from my dog licking me?

This nasty disease is one of the easest to be transferred to you from your dog's saliva. Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can cause a red or silvery ring-like rash on the skin. Dogs can also carry MRSA. They may not be affected by it themselves but it can be transferred by a lick.

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