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. 28 мар. 2017 г.
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.
How does ringworm transfer from your pet to you?
Ringworm is contagious and transmission occurs by direct contact with the fungus. It may be passed by direct contact with an infected animal or person, or by touching contaminated objects or surfaces.
Can I catch my dogs ringworm?
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.
How do you contract ringworm from dogs?
Can I catch ringworm from my dog? Ringworm is a zoonotic infection, which means it can spread from animals to humans. Anyone who comes into contact with infected dogs or cats can catch it.
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